{"product_id":"the-practice-of-research-in-social-work-4th-edition-paperback","title":"The Practice of Research in Social Work, 4th Edition – Engel \u0026 Schutt (Paperback)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Practice of Research in Social Work, Fourth Edition, by Rafael J. Engel and Russell K. Schutt is SAGE’s paperback research methods textbook for BSW and MSW students, built around evidence-based social work practice.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eResearch methods courses are a required part of every accredited social work program, and this text is one of the most widely adopted for them. Engel and Schutt present an integrated set of techniques for evaluating research and for conducting studies, illustrated with actual social work research rather than generic examples. The fourth edition adds new examples, the latest studies, and expanded material on technology and qualitative methods, and it is mapped to the 2015 CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) core competencies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFourth Edition, paperback, published by SAGE Publications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoverage of research design, measurement, sampling, causation, survey research, qualitative methods, evaluation research, and data analysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrations drawn from published social work research\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpanded treatment of technology in research and qualitative approaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlignment with the 2015 EPAS core competencies for social work practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho it’s for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMSW students in foundation-year research courses, BSW students taking their first methods class, and doctoral applicants who need to brush up on evaluation research before a program starts. Practicing social workers who are asked to evaluate agency programs, or to read and apply evidence in practice, use it as a reference after graduation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy this edition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fourth edition is the version aligned with the 2015 EPAS competencies that accredited programs teach to, so chapter objectives map directly onto what instructors are required to assess. If your syllabus lists the Engel and Schutt fourth edition, this is the matching paperback. The listed ISBN candidate for this item did not match the SAGE edition, so we have not published a barcode; contact us if you need the ISBN confirmed before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this the same book as Schutt’s Investigating the Social World?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The Practice of Research in Social Work is a separate text by Engel and Schutt written specifically for social work students, with social work examples throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the fourth edition cover qualitative research?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The fourth edition expanded its qualitative methods material in addition to the quantitative coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this edition aligned with CSWE EPAS?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The fourth edition is mapped to the 2015 EPAS core competencies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTitle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Practice of Research in Social Work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEdition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFourth Edition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePublisher\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAGE Publications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCondition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67971820290357,"sku":null,"price":52.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7410\/9749\/files\/thepractice1.webp?v=1793133600","url":"https:\/\/nfpabooks.com\/products\/the-practice-of-research-in-social-work-4th-edition-paperback","provider":"NFPABooks.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}