This text investigates how social work students and practitioners can effectively integrate basic evaluation techniques into both individual case management and broader organizational program structures. The authors, Peter A. Gabor, Richard M. Grinnell Jr., and Yvonne A. Unrau, leverage their extensive academic and practical experience to provide a structured framework for assessment. By focusing on practical application, the book bridges the gap between theoretical research methodology and the daily operational requirements of social service environments.

Experts and educators frequently identify this text as a foundational resource for students entering the field of social work. Readers often note the accessibility of the prose, which simplifies complex evaluation concepts for those without a heavy background in research methodology.