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Social Work

A guide to assist you in your social work research. Email nicholas.dandrea@pepperdine.edu if you have any questions, comments, or concerns.

Getting Started with This Guide

This guide offers curated lists of resources to aid in your research. On this guide you will find:

If you would like personalized help email me at nicholas.dandrea@pepperdine.edu or schedule an appointment!

Key Resources in Social Work

Sociological Abstracts

Access to peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, dissertations and conference papers in sociology and related disciplines in the social and behavioral sciences.
PsycINFO

The American Psychological Association’s (APA) resource of peer-reviewed articles in psychology, behavioral science and mental health.

Encylopedia of Social Work
Published by the National Association of Social Workers, this is a wonderful resource to develop basic understanding of many concepts in social work. Written by social workers for social workers.

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