Substance Abuse and the Older Population
The mission and responsibility of social workers and other social service professionals is to provide direct care and treatment to vulnerable populations, as well as to expand the tangible resources...
View ArticleProposal for Sharing Best Practices Workshop Series
Statement of Problem: This is a subjective topic that pits some challenging research questions and hypotheses about drug treatment within an agency context and as a larger social research topic. The...
View ArticleApproaching the “Safe Haven” Law Through Theoretical Application
Nebraska is the only place in the United States with an open “safe haven” law that allows parents to abandon their children at an approved hospital without fear of legal reprisal, regardless of their...
View ArticleTranspersonal Theory and Social Work Practice in Children’s Services
The practice of integrating transpersonal theories in social work in the field of children’s services is essential as without it, the profession as a whole is overlooking one of the broadest and most...
View ArticlePlacing Balanced, Appropriate Value on Educators Relative to Other Professions
While some schools have experimented with incentive-based salary increases for teachers based on objective standards such as test achievement, this seems like an unbalanced cornerstone for determining...
View ArticleWomen, Science, and Professional Limitations
Due to disparities in the proportions of men versus women who obtain significant career advancement in the sciences, no matter which sector is chosen (educational, research, etc.) it appears that women...
View ArticlePurpose of Social Research
In addition to providing a more grounded and quantifiable way to understand our society and the future of vast societal movements and changes, social research offers us the ability to look at large...
View ArticleDifference Between Research Questions or Hypothesis
A research question is a highly focused question that addresses one concept or component of the hypothesis whereas the hypothesis itself is used to state the relationship between two variables. The...
View ArticleThe Benefits of Youth Mixed Martial Arts and the Problem of Misinformation
Like many other activities for young people, mixed martial arts offer children the opportunity to take full advantage of their flexible joints, high level of energy, and enthusiasm to learn new skills....
View ArticleGrammar, English, And Language
There are many different aspects to the English language but let’s start with a few of the basics. These are all critical elements to writing anything for school or professional life, including writing...
View ArticleHam Radio Resource Guide
Ham radio, also known as amateur radio, offers a way for individuals to communicate with others around the world. Many enjoy ham radio as a hobby, learning about radio communication and building radios...
View ArticleBeekeeping Guide for All Ages
Beekeeping, or apiculture, is becoming more and more popular among people of all ages. Being able to harvest your own local honey is fun, fulfilling, and great for your health. It’s easier than you...
View Article
