A guide for Internet novices that teaches social service workers and students how to find, gather, and critically analyze information on the Web. The authors begin with an introduction to the basic use of the Web, and then proceed to discuss access to information in the nine Council on Social Work Education-required content areas, issues of security and confidentiality, and illustrative case studies that illuminate typical field situations with various populations. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
This groundbreaking book is the first workbook to teach analysis and application of the Web for social work students and practitioners in a non-technical manner. It goes beyond a mere listing of Web sites by teaching students how to find, evaluate, and use social work information and resources on the Web. It also addresses ethical and practice issues related to the Web and designing Web sites for agencies and practice. This workbook addresses a growing need for instructors to infuse technology into coursework across the social work curriculum as required by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
