Fundamentals of Social Work Research

NEW TO THIS EDITION:

• A new chapter devoted to research ethics lays the foundation for the specific ethics sections in the individual chapters and includes coverage of internet-based research with more on netnography and interviewing online.
• New sections discuss mixed methods research and community-based participatory research.
• An added focus on qualitative research includes questions to use in evaluating a qualitative research study and a new Appendix D, "How to Read a Qualitative Research Article.”
• Updated examples integrate content on diversity and evidence-based practice.
• A new matrix links the topics covered in the book with CSWE Core Competencies.
• Additional content on evidence-based practice includes the steps associated with the EBP decision model and the challenges in implementing EBP.
• Coverage of emerging research efforts that use the Internet and other electronic media as a research tool has been added.
• Many findings are now presented through presentations, publications, and reports.

KEY FEATURES:

• Text content is fully integrated with CSWE Competencies.
• An engaging writing style coupled with real, applied examples demonstrates why a study of research methods is relevant and interesting to future social workers.
• Research with diverse populations is infused into every chapter.
• Ethical concerns are highlighted in each chapter, along with chapter-ending ethics exercises.
• Evidence-based practice is integrated throughout the text.
• Chapter-ending exercises ask students to critically evaluate quantitative and qualitative research studies.
• An expansive Student Study Site helps students master key topics through a variety of contemporary research examples, interactive exercises, quizzes, e-flashcards, web exercises, and more.