Overview:
An invaluable tool for anyone carrying out a research project, this book provides novice researchers with the tools to do the job, to help them avoid some of the pitfalls and time-wasting false trails, and to establish good research habits. This title is written in plain English and makes no assumptions about previous knowledge.
This new edition includes
New chapters on ethics and integrity in research; reading, referencing and the management of information; and literature searching.
Coverage of additional techniques such as grounded theory and electronic referencing
Completely updated coverage of documentary evidence
More examples from health studies and other disciplines
This book is a guide to good practice for beginner researchers in any discipline embarking on undergraduate or postgraduate study, and for professionals in fields such as social science, education and health. |
Contents:- Approaches to research
- Planning the Project
- Ethics and integrity in research
- Refining, referencing and the management of information
- Literature searching
- The review of the literature
- Selecting methods of data collection
- The analysis of documentary evidence
- Designing and administering questionnaires
- Planning and conducting interviews
- Diaries logs and critical incidents
- Observation studies
- Interpreting the evidence and reporting the findings
- Writing the report
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