Research for Effective Social Work Practice

By Judy L. Krysik

Book Overview

In this book and companion website you will find:

■ A practice-oriented description of qualitative and quantitative research methods that engages rather than intimidates students

■ Illustrations of real-life research and evaluation from different levels of social work practice, encompassing many populations

■ Attention to the ethics and politics of research at each phase of the process, from the identification of an issue through reporting findings

■ Exercises that provide hands-on learning opportunities in research and evaluation

■ A historical, strengths-based perspective on research and evaluation in social work that teaches empowerment and professionalism

■ Six in-depth, interactive, easy-to-access cases, that include data in SPSS and Excel

■ A wealth of instructor-only resources available at www.routledgesw.com/research, including sample syllabi, links, multiple-choice, and free-response test items all linked to current EPAS standards, and PowerPoint presentations.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138819530
• ISBN13: 9781138819535
• Release Date: March 2018
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 504 Pages
• Weight: 2.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 22.4" x 9.2"