Chapters on Interdisciplinary Research and Research Skills

Part 1 From 'An Introduction to Interdisciplinary Research' 1 Introduction 2 What is science? A brief philosophy of science 2.1 What is science? 2.2 Moving through the Science Cycle 4 Interdisciplinarity The interdisciplinary research process 7.1 The IIS model of interdisciplinary research 7.2 Planning your research project 8 The problem Step 1 Identify problem or topic Step 2 Formulate preliminary research question 9 Theoretical framework and research question Step 3 Develop theoretical framework Step 4 Finalize research question Step 5 Formulate sub-questions 10 How to collect and analyze your data Step 6 Develop research methods and design Step 7 Data collection and analysis 11 Discussion and conclusion(s) Step 8 Interpret results, discuss research & draw conclusion(s) Part 2 From 'Academic Skills for Interdisciplinary Studies' 1 Preparatory reading and searching 2 Gathering and organizing key information 3 Studying thoroughly and critically 4 From your topic to your question 5 Formulating a good question 6 A testable concept 7 Making a research instrument 8 Research practice 9 The structure of your article 10 Finishing your article: academic writing, titles, and abstracts 11 Citing sources and the bibliography 12 Preventing fraud and plagiarism. Appendices, Appendix A Sample literature review, Appendix B Sample research article, Colophon