Doing Social Work Research

This book is a practical beginner′s guide to both conducting and using research within the context of social work practice. A clear and accessible introduction to applied research methods for social work students and practitioners, this text covers the key themes, debates and approaches, including:

– The ethics of social work research

– Conducting interviews and questionnaires

– Focus groups

– Observation and narrative

– The involvement of service users

– Analyzing data

With practical exercises and reflective questions, this is an essential text for undergraduate and postgraduate qualifying social work students.