Takes students through a step-by-step approach into the Care Act 2014 by bringing key legislation into the focus of social work law.

Now updated to cover latest versions and featuring instructions for both Mac and Windows users, this book is still the go-to source of support for getting to grips with qualitative data analysis using ATLAS.ti.

An introduction to mixed methods research, explaining the types of research questions that mixed methods are best suited to answering and guiding students through using this method successfully in their own research-based dissertation or project.

Taking the fear out of giving presentations at university, learn how to develop public speaking skills, build your confidence and succeed with your assignments.

Offering an in-depth study of validity, which forms an important part of education assessment, this book addresses complex concepts in a straightforward manner, while guiding the reader through the evolution of validity from the 19th century to the present day.

Social and Emotional Learning is currently a dominant theme in education systems across the world. This book is the first truly balanced, critical appraisal of this important field.

Concise, authoritative and jargon-free, the new edition of Jonathan Wilson's best-selling introduction to business research is the perfect guide to completing a successful research project.

A practical introduction for those training in the field of career development, career counselling and career coaching. Brought to life through engaging case studies and reflective questions, this book introduces the key skills and techniques and shows how various models used in career conversations look in practice.

This timely and fully revised second edition provides an overview of the personalisation agenda and looks at the recent legislation in a broad historical and theoretical perspective. This approach will provide opportunities for students to consider the changes to the social work role and to evaluate the impact of this for service users and as practitioners.