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.