From understanding the concepts of research and gathering data, to writing it all up and sharing knowledge, this book will guide your students to become researchers by giving them:

• a confident start with clarity on core concepts and getting it right ethically


• step-by-step guidance at each point in the research process, showing them diversity in approaches, the impact of context and how to overcome problems


• case studies of how real researchers embrace the challenges, surprises and successes of research


• an emphasis on the person in context, so their research is reflective of the realities of social work and social care practice


• a guide to writing it up and achieving impact and positive change with research.