Fundamentals of Social Work Research

• Author(s): Rafael J. Engel, Russell K. Schutt,
• Publisher: SAGE
• Pages: 396
• ISBN_10: 1412954169
  ISBN_13: 9781412954167
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Political Science / Public Policy / Social Services & Welfare , Social Science / Methodology , Social Science / Research , Social Science / Social Work ,

Description:... Presenting research methods as an integrated set of techniques to investigate issues
common to social work practice, this text uses real-life data to engage readers and allow them to develop a solid understanding. This brief textbook, derived from the authors' popular The Practice of Research in Social Work, encourages students to develop skills to critically evaluate research literature.

Key Features

• Engaging writing style coupled with real, applied examples that show students why a study of research methods is relevant and interesting to future social workers
• Research with diverse populations infused into every chapter
• Evidence-Based Practice integrated throughout the text
• Ethical concerns highlighted in each chapter and ethics exercises included after each chapter
• An expansive Student Study Site with a variety of contemporary research examples and more