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Designing Research
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Evidence-Based Practice (National Association of Social Workers)"Evidence-based practice" describes the application of research and proven, successful results to the practice in the field. Here you can find a fuller definition, discussion, and resources for further reading on this important concept.
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COPES QuestionsLearn how to create research questions based on COPES (Client Oriented Practical Evidence Search), an approach that helps you research practical and focused topics effectively.
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Encyclopedia of Social Work This link opens in a new windowHundreds of overview articles on social work topics ranging from international issues to ethical standards. Published by the National Association of Social Workers.
Literature Reviews
The literature review process can be intimidating. You may have questions about how and where to search for relevant literature, how to keep track of your findings, and how to structure your literature review as you write. Below, you'll find a few tools that will help you understand the literature review process and assist you with keeping track of your research findings.
Literature Search Strategy Template
From Prospero. This table helps you organize before and during the search stage. Keep track of what search terms you've tried, what databases you've searched, and any criteria for including or excluding studies.
Research and Synthesis Table Templates
From the David L. Rice Library at the University of Southern Indiana. This table template helps organize studies as you find them, allowing you to keep track of articles and their major findings in order to synthesize them in your literature review.