From understanding the concepts of research and gathering data, to writing it all up and sharing knowledge, this book will guide your students to become researchers by giving them:

• a confident start with clarity on core concepts and getting it right ethically
• step-by-step guidance at each point in the research process, showing them diversity in approaches, the impact of context and how to overcome problems
• case studies of how real researchers embrace the challenges, surprises and successes of research
• an emphasis on the person in context, so their research is reflective of the realities of social work and social care practice
• a guide to writing it up and achieving impact and positive change with research.

"The text serves as an introductory ‘how-to-guide’ for doing research where the authors place a strong emphasis on producing rather than consuming research [...] the authors will entice all who read the book to take the plunge into the wonderful world of practice-based research" - AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND SOCIAL WORK