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Focusing on constructivism's relevance to social work, this textbook provides a systematic approach to knowledge building, emphasizing techniques that prioritize meaning. It aligns client engagement methods with constructivist research practices, making it ideal for social work students. The text covers essential topics such as research design, rigor, data collection, analysis, oversight, and result presentation, ensuring practical application in classroom settings while exploring the philosophical underpinnings of constructivism.