BSW Research Class: Background Research
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Social Work Reference
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Encyclopedia of Social Work This link opens in a new windowA continuously updated online collaboration between the National Association of Social Workers (NASW Press) and Oxford University Press (OUP). Incudes 400+ overview articles on key topics from international issues to ethical standards, 200+ biographies on key figures, and references and links to related social work resources.
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Social work speaks : National Association of Social Workers policy statements, 2018-2020 byCall Number: UI Main Library HV88 .N36 2018ISBN: 9780871015266Publication Date: 201811th Ed
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Policy & Social Issues
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Social work speaks : National Association of Social Workers policy statements, 2018-2020 byCall Number: UI Main Library HV88 .N36 2018ISBN: 9780871015266Publication Date: 201811th Ed
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PolicyMap This link opens in a new windowPolicyMap is a fully web-based online data and mapping application that gives you access to over 15,000 indicators related to demographics, housing, crime, mortgages, health, jobs and more. Data is available at all common geographies (address, block group, census tract, zip code, county, city, state, MSA) as well as unique geographies like school districts and political boundaries. Data comes from both public and proprietary sources. Many of the public files are available for download for free
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Proquest Congressional This link opens in a new windowProvides users with access to a comprehensive collection of historic and current congressional information. Includes full text of congressional publications, finding aids, a bill tracking service, public laws and other research materials. The database is an effective source for general research in many academic disciplines, in addition to research related to specific legislative proposals and laws. Researchers can access information about Congress, including member biographical and committee assignment information, voting records, and financial data.
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CQ Researcher This link opens in a new windowWritten by experienced journalists, footnoted and professionally fact-checked. CQ Researcher provides in-depth coverage of the most important issues of the day.
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