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Download or read book Why Do I Need Research and Theory? written by Jennifer Anderson-Meger and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-01-29 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is based on the idea that social work as a profession can do better with advancing our mission if practitioners are knowledgeable, skilled, critical thinkers that use research to inform practice. This is a user-friendly, student directed book form to help students understand the connection between knowledge, social work research, and social work practice. This short text will support students in their research course by offering insights as to why research is important, how to help students understand how research affects their own future social work practice, how their beliefs impact successful learning, and practical tips for being successful in research.