
Doing Your Research Project: A Guide for First-time Researchers 8e
Open University Press
8th Edition
Published on 31. July 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
360 pages
978-0-335-25242-8 (ISBN)
Description
"This new edition retains the excellent structure and tone of previous editions whilst bringing the text and examples up to date, reflecting the changing and dynamic social world we live and research in." Dr Steven Gascoigne, Assistant Professor, Centre for Lifelong Learning, University of Warwick, UK
"This book combines theoretical knowledge and practical skills with case studies, examples, and reflections in one easy-to-read book... A must for novice researchers."
Dr Christina Cooper, Assistant Professor in Community Wellbeing, Northumbria University, UK
Now on its eighth edition, Doing Your Research Project remains the authoritative guide to conducting an outstanding research project. Guiding readers through each stage of the research journey, this book gives students the confidence to successfully conceptualise and complete their research.
Written in its trademark, student-friendly style, each chapter includes reflective questions to help students apply the advice to their own work. The authors cover a range of disciplines and methodologies, empowering students to make an informed choice about what best suits their research.
While retaining its most-loved features from previous editions, the latest edition:
Provides updated coverage of digital research techniques
Examines the nature of research and the roles that researchers occupy
Expands the discussion of research methods
This bestselling resource is the ultimate companion to any research project, whether you are a first-time or experienced researcher. Practical, clear and concise, Doing Your Research Project is vital reading for anyone embarking on a research project.
"This book combines theoretical knowledge and practical skills with case studies, examples, and reflections in one easy-to-read book... A must for novice researchers."
Dr Christina Cooper, Assistant Professor in Community Wellbeing, Northumbria University, UK
Now on its eighth edition, Doing Your Research Project remains the authoritative guide to conducting an outstanding research project. Guiding readers through each stage of the research journey, this book gives students the confidence to successfully conceptualise and complete their research.
Written in its trademark, student-friendly style, each chapter includes reflective questions to help students apply the advice to their own work. The authors cover a range of disciplines and methodologies, empowering students to make an informed choice about what best suits their research.
While retaining its most-loved features from previous editions, the latest edition:
Provides updated coverage of digital research techniques
Examines the nature of research and the roles that researchers occupy
Expands the discussion of research methods
This bestselling resource is the ultimate companion to any research project, whether you are a first-time or experienced researcher. Practical, clear and concise, Doing Your Research Project is vital reading for anyone embarking on a research project.
More details
Edition
8th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Milton Keynes
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 227 mm
Width: 150 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
576 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-335-25242-8 (9780335252428)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
1.The Researcher and the Research Journey
2.Approaches to Research
3.Ethics and Integrity in Research
4.Reading, Referencing and the Management of Information
5.Literature Searching
6.The Review of the Literature
7.The Analysis of Documentary Evidence
8.Using Social Media in Research
9.Designing and Administering Questionnaires
10.Planning and Conducting Interviews
11.Diaries, Logs, Critical Incidents and Blogs
12.Observation
13.Interpreting the Evidence and Reporting the Findings
14.Writing the Report
2.Approaches to Research
3.Ethics and Integrity in Research
4.Reading, Referencing and the Management of Information
5.Literature Searching
6.The Review of the Literature
7.The Analysis of Documentary Evidence
8.Using Social Media in Research
9.Designing and Administering Questionnaires
10.Planning and Conducting Interviews
11.Diaries, Logs, Critical Incidents and Blogs
12.Observation
13.Interpreting the Evidence and Reporting the Findings
14.Writing the Report