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Open Educational Resources (OER) Textbooks

Foundations of Social Work Research

Designed for BSW and MSW students, Foundations of Social Work Research introduces core research methods and evidence-based practice in an accessible, student-friendly format. This openly available textbook supports learners in building the skills needed to critically evaluate and conduct social work research. Faculty adopting the text are welcome to email for access to instructional resources and teaching materials.

Guidebook for Social Work Literature Reviews and Research Questions

Created as a companion to the research methods textbook, this guidebook walks students through the process of searching scholarly literature, organizing sources, and developing strong research questions and literature reviews. It is an ideal resource for students beginning research projects, papers, or capstone work.

Doctoral Research Methods in Social Work

Developed collaboratively with PhD students, Doctoral Research Methods in Social Work is an evolving open resource for doctoral-level learners. Although still under construction, the text is publicly accessible and provides advanced guidance on research design, methodology, and scholarly inquiry for PhD and other doctoral students in social work and related fields.