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A systematic approach to practice is one that is clear and focused, with little or no tendency to vagueness or drift. That is, systematic practice involves having clear objectives and a firm focus on the actions being taken and their effects.
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Compton, B.R. and Galaway, B.(1989) Social Work Processes, 4th edn, Pacific Grove, CA, Brooks/Cole.
Doel, M. and Marsh, P. (1992) Task-Centred Social Work, Aldershot, Arena.
Egan, G. (1994) The Skilled Helper, 5th edn, Pacific Grove, CA, Brooks/Cole.
Francis, D. (1990) Effective Problem Solving, London, Routledge.
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Thompson, N., Campling, J. (1996). Being systematic. In: Campling, J. (eds) People Skills. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-13737-4_16
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