Writing and research in Social Work is a practical guide for social work students that has three goals: (1) to provide instruction for students on how to conduct research for a literature review; (2) to provide active learning activities to write a literature review; and, (3) to offer strategies on how to present a literature review.After working through this guide, students will be able to develop a literature review that could aid in evaluating an agency practice or service.Students will experience a direct connection between research and practice, and contribute to the improvement of delivery of social work services.