The Foundations of Research
3rd Edition
Published on 1. November 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
XIX, 183 pages
978-1-352-00200-3 (ISBN)
Description
Fully revised for the third edition, this popular text provides an advanced yet accessible introduction to the tools, terminology and research perspectives that students need to know in order to engage in academic debate and successfully complete research-based assignments. It first explores the language and nature of research, before developing readers' understanding of different research methods and the role of theory in research. Chapters are complemented by examples, boxed summaries of key ideas and suggestions for further reading.
This text will be an essential resource for advanced undergraduates and postgraduates of all disciplines.
Reviews / Votes
The two appendixes include a summary of the research process stages and a glossary of research terms. The text is concise .The writing style and degree of difficulty is challenging in some places but appropriate for the target audience. Summing Up: Recommended. Advanced undergraduates through faculty and professionals. - B. G. Turner, Choice, Vol. 56 (9), May, 2019
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Series
Edition
3rd ed. 2019
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Adult education
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 148 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
271 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-352-00200-3 (9781352002003)
DOI
10.26777/978-1-352-00201-0
Schweitzer Classification
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Jonathan Grix
The Foundations of Research
E-Book
10/2018
3rd Edition
Bloomsbury Academic
€32.99
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Person
Jonathan Grix is Professor in Sports Policy at Manchester Metropolitan University. He is the author of Information Skills: Finding and Using the Right Resources (with Gerald Watkins).
Content
Introduction.- 1. The Nature of Research.- 2. The 'Nuts and Bolts' of Research.- 3. Getting Started in Research.- 4. The Building Blocks of Research.- 5. Introducing the Key Research Paradigms.- 6. The Types and Uses of Theory in Research.- 7. Introducing Research Methods.- 8. Academic Standards, Plagiarism and Ethics in Research.- 9. Conclusion: Summary of Key Points.- Appendix 1: Stages of the Research Process.- Appendix 2: Glossary of Research Terms.- Bibliography.- Index.