The Foundations of Research
Published on 1. October 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-1-4039-2145-1 (ISBN)
Description
This book offers advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students with an accessible introduction to the foundations of research in the human sciences. It covers the tools, terminology and research perspectives that researchers and students will need to know in order to (i) engage in academic debates (ii) successfully complete their long essays, dissertations and theses. A particular strength of this volume is its style: it is written to the student as opposed to just for them. Language is kept as clear as possible, especially when describing the basic assumptions upon which all research is built.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Gordonsville
United States
Publishing group
Palgrave USA
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
bibliog , index
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4039-2145-1 (9781403921451)
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Jonathan Grix
The Foundations of Research
Book
05/2010
2nd Edition
Palgrave Macmillan
€29.95
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Person
JONATHAN GRIX is Assistant Director of the Institute for German Studies; Senior Lecturer German Studies and Research Methodology, University of Birmingham. He is the author of Demystifying Postgraduate Research. From MA to PhD (University of Birmingham Press, Birmingham, 2001).
Content
Introduction The Nature of Research The 'Nuts and Bolts' of Research Getting Started in Research The Building Blocks of Research Introducing the Key Research Paradigms They Types and Uses of Theory in Research Introducing Research Methods Academic Standards, Plagiarism and Ethics in Research Conclusion: Summary of Key Points Appendix 1: Stages of Research Appendix 2: Glossary of Terms Bibliography