Description |
xiv, 230 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
Contents |
Pt. I. Preparing the ground. 1. Approaches to educational research. 2. Planning the project. 3. Negotiating access, ethics and the problems of 'inside' research. 4. Keeping records, making notes and locating libraries. 5. Finding and searching information sources / Sally Baker. 6. The literature review -- Pt. II. Selecting methods of data collection. 7. The analysis of documentary evidence / Brendan Duffy. 8. Designing and administering questionnaires. 9. Planning and conducting interviews. 10. Diaries. 11. Observation studies -- Pt. III. Interpreting the evidence and reporting the findings. 12. Interpretation and presentation of the evidence. 13. Writing the report |
Summary |
"Since it was first published in the late 1980s, Doing Your Research Project has become something of a 'bible' for first-time researchers in social science. This third edition reflects advances in technology and methodology and positions the book to support researchers in the twenty-first century. However, the book's formula remains essentially the same because of its unmatched ability to deliver two key benefits: it will enable you to get through your first research projects successfully and without wasting lots of time in trial and error; in the process, it will help you to develop sound techniques and good practice which will serve you well in future research projects."--BOOK JACKET |
Notes |
Previous ed.: 1993 |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [216]-225) and index |
Subject |
Education -- Research -- Methodology.
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Education -- Research.
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Independent study.
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Social sciences -- Research -- Methodology.
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Social sciences -- Research.
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Education [MESH]
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Education.
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Interviews [MESH]
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Interviews as Topic.
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Questionnaires [MESH]
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Surveys and Questionnaires.
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Research Design [MESH]
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Research Design.
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Social Sciences [MESH]
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Social Sciences.
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Writing [MESH]
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Writing.
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LC no. |
99017596 |
ISBN |
0335203884 (paperback) |
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0335203892 (hardcover) |
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