
Making Sense in the Social Sciences
A Student's Guide to Research and Writing
Oxford University Press, Canada
8th Edition
Published on 21. November 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-19-016435-5 (ISBN)
Description
This indispensable guide for students in any area of the social sciences - including sociology, anthropology, political science, women's and gender studies, Indigenous studies, and history - offers clear, current information on all aspects of the research process, from research methods and design to presenting findings with clarity and force. No other research and writing guide speaks directly to the needs of students in social science courses. Making Sense in
the Social Sciences will increase the skills and confidence of students new to academic writing and improve the quality of the essays they turn in.
the Social Sciences will increase the skills and confidence of students new to academic writing and improve the quality of the essays they turn in.
More details
Edition
8th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Toronto
Canada
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
20 figures, 2 tables
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Width: 151 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
467 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-016435-5 (9780190164355)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Margot Northey is a communications specialist and former dean of the School of Business at Queen's University.
Lorne Tepperman is a professor of sociology at the University of Toronto.
Patrizia Albanese is a professor of sociology at Toronto Metropolitan University.
Lorne Tepperman is a professor of sociology at the University of Toronto.
Patrizia Albanese is a professor of sociology at Toronto Metropolitan University.
Author
Former dean, School of BusinessFormer dean, School of Business, Queen's University
Professor, Department of SociologyProfessor, Department of Sociology, University of Toronto
Professor, Department of SociologyProfessor, Department of Sociology, Toronto Metropolitan University
Content
Preface
Acknowledgments
A Note to the Students
1: Writing and Thinking
2: Thinking Critically
3: Careful Note-taking and Reading
4: Reviewing the Literature
5: Designing a Project
6: Theorizing About a Project
7: Using Quantitative Data
9: Using Qualitative Data
9: Exercising Judgment and Good Ethics
10: Arguing and Writing with Style
11: Planning and Organizing an Essay or Report
12: Writing an Essay, Proposal, or Exam
13: Documentation
14: Presenting Your Work
15: Common Errors in Grammar and Use
16: Punctuation
17: Misused Words and Phrases
Glossary I: Social Science
Glossary II: Grammar References
Index
Acknowledgments
A Note to the Students
1: Writing and Thinking
2: Thinking Critically
3: Careful Note-taking and Reading
4: Reviewing the Literature
5: Designing a Project
6: Theorizing About a Project
7: Using Quantitative Data
9: Using Qualitative Data
9: Exercising Judgment and Good Ethics
10: Arguing and Writing with Style
11: Planning and Organizing an Essay or Report
12: Writing an Essay, Proposal, or Exam
13: Documentation
14: Presenting Your Work
15: Common Errors in Grammar and Use
16: Punctuation
17: Misused Words and Phrases
Glossary I: Social Science
Glossary II: Grammar References
Index