How do you start a research project? What are the hallmarks of a successful research project? These questions are answered in this practical step by step guide to doing a successful research project.
This book systematically explains, in a clear and structured way, the theory of and approaches to research while at the same time helping the student//practitioner to develop the topic of their research and acquire the necessary research skills to undertake the successful completion of a research project. It encourages the formation of critical analysis, rigour and independence of thought, fostering individual judgement and skill in the application of research theory and methods. It also develops the crucial skills required in
It covers: - How to choose your research question - Project management and study skills - Effective literature reviews - Methodology, theory and research design frames - Ethics and access - Data collection tools - Effective data analysis - ...
Blaxter, L., Hughes, C. and Tight, M. (2006) How to Research (3rd edn). Maidenhead: Open University Press. Blaxter, L., Hughes, C. and Tight, M. (2010) How to Research (4th edn). Maidenhead: Open University Press. ... New York: Pearson.
Covering everything from selecting and refining a research topic, time and project management to the actual report and the viva, this is the ideal guide for all final year undergraduates and students on Masters degrees.
In this research methods book, novice and experienced researchers tell stories of when things went wrong in their research projects.
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The Essential Guide to Doing Your Research Project 2e is the ultimate companion to successfully completing your research project. Warm and pragmatic, it gives you the skills and the confidence...
This practical, accessible guide walks you through the process of designing your own study and writing your research proposal
In this new edition of Your Research Project, Nicholas S.R. Walliman has made this bestselling book even better with the addition of a number of new features whilst retaining all the benefits of the original.
He writes: Introduced by Diamond (1988) to the idea of using biography as a tool for self-understanding, my interest in this approach was given momentum by a book written by Boud and Griffin ...
Taking the fear out of writing your business project, this book helps you understand and carry out each step of the research process.