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 graduate qualifying social work students.