Social Work

Social Work

Social Work is a college major that focuses on helping individuals, families, and communities improve their well-being and overcome life’s challenges. Students learn about human behavior, social systems, counseling techniques, and public policies that affect people's lives. The program combines classroom learning with hands-on fieldwork, giving students real-world experience in settings like schools, hospitals, and community organizations. Social work majors develop strong communication, problem-solving, and advocacy skills. A degree in social work prepares graduates for careers in mental health, child welfare, healthcare, and social services, and provides a foundation for becoming a licensed social worker through further education.

Getting Started:

Welcome to the Research Guide for Social Work. This guide is tailored to help you navigate the wealth of information available through Davis Library, including books, articles, and much more. Whether you're working on a class project, conducting research, or just exploring, you'll find valuable resources here.

Use the side navigation tabs to find the information you are looking for:

• 'The Research Process' explains how to conduct initial research in the library.
• 'Finding Resources' has information on finding books and articles.
• 'Citing Resources' has information on organizing your research and citing it properly in your work.
• 'Additional Resources' contains links to relevant resources for your topic that exist outside of the library.

Purpose:

• Supporting Research: Research guides provide students, researchers, and faculty with curated resources and guidance on specific subjects or courses. They offer access to relevant books, articles, databases, websites, and other academic resources.

• Enhancing Information Literacy: By offering tutorials, tips, and guides on how to effectively search for and evaluate information, research guides help users develop critical information literacy skills.

• Centralizing Resources: Research guides serve as a centralized platform where libraries can organize and present their resources in an accessible and user-friendly manner. This includes subject-specific resources, study aids, and instructional materials.