This introductory text for counselors-in-training and emerging researchers focuses on research methodology, design, measurement, and evaluation. Richard Balkin and David Kleist explain the primary research methods used in counseling while emphasizing the importance of ethics and multicultural issues, demonstrating a professional counselor identity within the framework of research, and outlining the specific approaches used to inform counseling practice. The book contains four parts: The Essence of Research in the Counseling Profession, Quantitative Research Designs, Qualitative Research Designs, and Practice-Based Research. Key features include case examples that bridge the technicalities of research and the realities of practice; strategies for designing research; guidelines for counselors considering topics for a thesis, a dissertation, or the development of an initial study; examples of current counseling research articles; and suggested activities to enhance understanding of the material in each chapter and facilitate classroom discussion. &nbsp; *Requests for digital versions from ACA can be found on www.wiley.com.&nbsp; *To purchase print copies, please visit the ACA website <a href="https://imis.counseling.org/store/detail.aspx?id=78131">here </a>*Reproduction requests for material from books published by ACA should be directed to&nbsp;publications@counseling.org

Counseling Research: A Practitioner-Scholar Approach

Richard S. Balkin

David M. Kleist

American Counseling Association

This introductory text for counselors-in-training and emerging researchers focuses on research methodology, design, measurement, and evaluation. Richard Balkin and David Kleist explain the primary research methods used in counseling while emphasizing the importance of ethics and multicultural issues, demonstrating a professional counselor identity within the framework of research, and outlining the specific approaches used to inform counseling practice. The book contains four parts: The Essence of Research in the Counseling Profession, Quantitative Research Designs, Qualitative Research Designs, and Practice-Based Research. Key features include case examples that bridge the technicalities of research and the realities of practice; strategies for designing research; guidelines for counselors considering topics for a thesis, a dissertation, or the development of an initial study; examples of current counseling research articles; and suggested activities to enhance understanding of the material in each chapter and facilitate classroom discussion. &nbsp; *Requests for digital versions from ACA can be found on www.wiley.com.&nbsp; *To purchase print copies, please visit the ACA website <a href="https://imis.counseling.org/store/detail.aspx?id=78131">here </a>*Reproduction requests for material from books published by ACA should be directed to permissions@counseling.org

Relationships in Counseling and the Counselor's Life

Jeffrey A. Kottler

This engaging book not only offers step-by-step guidance on planning, writing, and defending a dissertation but also helps create a beginning-to-end process that is meaningful, rewarding, and exciting. Each chapter answers commonly asked questions, contains a checklist for each part of the dissertation, provides a summary of key points, and lists additional resources. Topics addressed include tips for staying motivated, time management, and self-care; selecting a dissertation committee and narrowing down the topic; writing a proposal; preparing the literature review; creating the problem statement, purpose statement, and research questions; understanding research methodology and ethics; collecting and analyzing data; presenting results; and best of all-publishing a dissertation.

A Counselor's Guide to the Dissertation Process: Where to Start & How to Finish

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Brandé Flamez

A. Stephen Lenz

Robert L. Smith

Psychology & Counseling

Amer Counseling Assn

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