Doing Social Work Research

This is a really good introductory text. I would however prefer to see something a little less mainstream for social workers and more practical guidance for researching with with service users. -- Dr Daz Greenop * drupal *
A cliche I know, but true nonetheless; the book is ′accessible′, and provides adequate coverage for those new to social work research. I recommend it to all of my Dissertation Tutees. -- John Hoffman * drupal *
The book was easy to read and provided a good range of information around social work research. The text will provide useful guidence for social Workers on the Post Graduate Work based Project which forms part of our Adults Award. -- Miss Carole Southall * drupal *
This book is a useful guide for students undertaking a social work research project and dissertation. The chapters on ethics and writing a research proposal are particularly helpful. I will be recommending it to students on the MA Social Work degree at the University of Wolverhampton. -- Miss Fiona Morgan * drupal *
A really useful introductory text on research for social work students inexperienced in the field. -- Mr Dave Mason * drupal *
For social work students undertaking research programmes, many texts appear to translate better to health and nursing. This text specifically addresses this issue by providing good advice and clearly focussed examples to support social work students in their research projects. -- Mr David Coyle * drupal *
A useful, accessible yet concise introductory applied SW research text will be helpful across a range of UG & PG courses. This contemporary text remains ′practice - centred′ but importantly & usefully outlines WHY social work research matters rather than just focusing upon HOW to do it.

A good range of diverse practical exercises and reflective questions - provide a really useful teaching resource.
I have no hesitation in recommending this text to all 3rd yr students on our applied research module plus PQ or some PG students.

All chapters provide useful guidance to different research methods whilst keeping key SW values & principles central to the discussion.

Thank you David Gaylard


-- Mr David Gaylard * drupal *
A useful & accessible introductory text. will be helfpul for a range of courses -- Mr Ian Mathews * drupal *
This is a comprehensive overview which students will find very useful as they get to grips with understanding how to actually undertake research, and represents a good addition to the literature in this area. -- Mr Mark Hardy * drupal *
An excellent book and one which academic staff, students and practitioners must engage with. -- Mr Richard Ingram * drupal *
“Doing Social Work Research” provides a useful practical tool which demystifies the research process and the presumption that only academics undertake and contribute to research. Any budding social work researcher will appreciate the significant links the text makes to their practice, with the examples for inclusion of service users in research proving particularly welcome. The clear guidance, hints and key points on issues to consider and dilemma’s faced offer a useful foundation, while undertaking and developing a research project is supported in identifying skills and knowledge required for the research process as well as underlying and contextual theory. A usable text which appreciates the complex nature of social work role, the need for interdisciplinary working and social workers potential in contributing to evidence based practice. -- Mr Sharon Munro * drupal *
This is a useful book for Year 3/Level 6 students in the undergraduate programme who are doing a dissertation involving promary research. The usefulness of the book is that it targets social work research specifically. The chapter on ethics I have recommended as essential reading. -- Mr Thomas Toscano * drupal *
A useful, social work specific text. -- Mr Tim Mann * drupal *
This is a really good basic text for final level students and newly qualified practitioners. I have no hesitation in recommending it to all third year students on research methods module. The chapters give useful guidance to different research methods while keeping the values and principles of social work central to the discussion. -- Mrs Angela Olsen * drupal *
This text has some excellent practical examples that students can apply to their everyday practice -- Mrs Jenna Murray de Lopez * drupal *
A fascinating book full of ideas for students and researchers wishing to conduct research respectfully. Concepts and ideas well covered -- Mrs Rachel Harrison * drupal *
This book is a very simple and concise introductory text for social work students. -- Mrs Roberta Springer-Proverbs * drupal *
very current , and practice centred -- usefully outlines WHY social work research matters rather than just focussing on HOW to do it -- Ms Christine Player * drupal *
A really useful book for both undergraduates and postqualifying student.

Clear style that is easily understood and a very good addition to my reading list. -- Ms Ikedola Animashaun * drupal *
This text offers a clear and comprehensive overview of social work research and will be helpful for students in putting together research proposals. -- Ms Kate Karban * drupal *
This is a clear and accessible book - practical excercises and reflective questions really useful . -- Ms Linda Gillespie * drupal *
This is a valuable text and serves as an excellent source of information and guidance to students -- Ms Tricia Ayre * drupal *
A good introductory text to move students on to more in-depth research texts. -- Professor Jonathan Parker * drupal *