Fundamentals of Social Work Research

By Rafael J. Engel and Russell K. Schutt

Book Overview

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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 workersResearch with diverse populations infused into every chapterEvidence-Based Practice integrated throughout the textEthical concerns highlighted in each chapter and ethics exercises included after each chapterAn expansive Student Study Site with a variety of contemporary research examples and more

Accompanied by Robust Ancillaries

Rich ancillary materials for both professors and students can be found at http: //www.sagepub.com/fswrstudy. The instructor resources section includes test banks, PowerPoint slides, film and software resources, student project ideas, and more.

The student resources section offers interactive exercises tailored to the social work student, self-quizzes, journal articles, and other study aids.

Congratulations to esteemed author Russell Schutt, 2007 recipient of University of Massachusetts, Boston′s Chancellor′s Award for Distinguished Service

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1412954169
• ISBN13: 9781412954167
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.8" x 7.3"