In this book and companion website you will find:

? A practice-oriented description of qualitative and quantitative research methods that engages rather than intimidates students

? Illustrations of real-life research and evaluation from different levels of social work practice, encompassing many populations

? Attention to the ethics and politics of research at each phase of the process, from the identification of an issue through reporting findings

? Exercises that provide hands-on learning opportunities in research and evaluation

? A historical, strengths-based perspective on research and evaluation in social work that teaches empowerment and professionalism

? Six in-depth, interactive, easy-to-access cases, that include data in SPSS and Excel

? A wealth of instructor-only resources available at www.routledgesw.com/research, including sample syllabi, links, multiple-choice, and free-response test items all linked to current EPAS standards, and PowerPoint presentations.