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Social Work 241 - Career Paper Resources

You're researching for a 4-5 page paper on what social workers do....you need 4 to 5 credible sources...everything you need to start finding information is in this LibGuide!

  Why Reference Sources?

Reference sources can provide you with valuable information such as:
  • Background information
  • Important figures
  • Dates, places, and people
  • Definitions and key terms
  • Lists of additional sources (articles, books, etc.)
They are an excellent way to begin your research by allowing you to become familiar with the topic in preparation to choose the best articles, books, and additional resources. 

Print Reference Titles

eReference Titles

The Encyclopedia of Social Work is an online reference source, updated monthly with new content. It's very easy to search. Start with the search, "Social work profession".

The CREDO Reference database has several full-text psychology encyclopedias. From the link given, look on the left column and choose "Psychology." Then you can choose from the list of titles, and browse by headings, or search by any keyword of your choice.