The problem-solving model was first laid out by Helen Perlman. Her seminal 1957 book, Social Casework: A Problem-Solving Process, described the problem-solving model and the 4Ps. Since then, other scholars and practitioners have expanded the problem-solving model and problem-solving therapy. At the heart of problem-solving model and problem-solving therapy is helping clients identify the problem […]

This week, you will use role theory to apply to your chosen case study. In other words, your theoretical orientationor lensis role theory as you analyze the case study. Use the same case study that you chose in Week 2. (Remember, you will be using this same case study throughout the entire course). Use the […]

take a current event article and then highlight, contrast, and compare the basic sociological assumptions of two theorists, possibly MARX AND DURKHEIM and suggest how the assumptions of these theorists shapes our understanding of the topic “Neo-Functionalism and Feminists Challenge/ Feminist Theories, and society in general”. In sum, how would two contrasting theorists see, interpret, […]

Theories help frame more than presenting problemsthey also frame social problems, and both types of problems can be linked in relation to client issues. For example, many scholars and social workers have attempted to understand the social problem of poverty. Turner and Lehning (2007) classified various psychological theories to explain poverty under two headings: (1) […]

Social workers make decisions in practice settings based on different sources of knowledge, including their intuition, personal experiences, tradition, authority, and theories and research evidence. These sources of knowledge can be used together to contribute to decisions. Which source(s) of knowledge do you rely on? What are the strengths and limitations of each source of […]

InstructionsComplete the following steps for this module’s R assignment. Please note, the hospital1 data set, which is downloadable via the link in the instructions below, will be used for other R assignments later on in this course. A director of research at an acute care hospital observes an increase in hospital length of stay (los). […]

Instructions In this module, you have been learning about various types and methods of data sampling. You and your group members will apply what you are learning in this module to the research project. As you prepare for this module’s discussion, take a look back at the student satisfaction questionnaire your instructor provided in Module […]

This is a final research paper for a class called Social Justice In the City.  Overall this class focused on themes like urban planning, management, and care for residents in cities in general. Equity, Diversity, Justice, Affordability, and Democracy were some of the main discussions throughout the class. The assignment is to submit a research […]

This is a final research paper for a class called Social Justice In the City.  Overall this class focused on themes like urban planning, management, and care for residents in cities in general. Equity, Diversity, Justice, Affordability, and Democracy were some of the main discussions throughout the class. The assignment is to submit a research […]

Myths Assignment Final 30% (15% of full year mark): November 30th You will be asked to produce a final research product based on your myths research proposal. The research product must include:1.    A well-researched and well-cited exploration of your myth that highlights the origins of the myth, who it benefits, who it harms, who is […]