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How to do your research project : a guide for students / Gary Thomas.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: London ; Thousand Oaks, California : SAGE, [2023]Copyright date: ©2023Edition: 4th editionDescription: xviii, 342 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 25 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 152975772X
  • 9781529757729
  • 1529757711
  • 9781529757712
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: ebook version :: No titleDDC classification:
  • 300.72 23
LOC classification:
  • LB1028 .T445 2023
  • H62 .T562 2023
Contents:
Your Introduction ; Project Management, Ethics and Getting Clearance ; The Literature Review, Part 1: Searching and Constructing ; The Literature Review, Part 2: Sharpening Your Ideas ; Methodology, Part 1: Deciding on an Approach ; Methodology, Part 2: The Design Frame ; Data Gathering ; How to Analyse and Discuss the Information You Gather ; Concluding and Writing Up.
Summary: "Starting your research project can feel daunting, but this best-selling project guide has your back! Now in its fourth edition, this book provides easy to follow advice to navigate every step of your research project, from choosing your research question, deciding on your research design and methodology, collecting and analyzing your data, and writing up the finished project. Presenting a clear and detailed roadmap so you don't miss a step, the book includes: * Case studies and real-life examples so you can learn from researchers who have been in your shoes * DIY activities so you can practice your skills * Practical advice on how to organise and polish your writing and build strong arguments * Guidance and examples of how to assess ethical risk." -- Back cover
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Book South Campus North Campus Main Collection 300.72 THO (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Issued 26/09/2024 A537166B
Book City Campus South Campus Main Collection 300.72 THO (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Issued 12/10/2024 A537105B

Previous edition: 2017.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Your Introduction ; Project Management, Ethics and Getting Clearance ; The Literature Review, Part 1: Searching and Constructing ; The Literature Review, Part 2: Sharpening Your Ideas ; Methodology, Part 1: Deciding on an Approach ; Methodology, Part 2: The Design Frame ; Data Gathering ; How to Analyse and Discuss the Information You Gather ; Concluding and Writing Up.

"Starting your research project can feel daunting, but this best-selling project guide has your back! Now in its fourth edition, this book provides easy to follow advice to navigate every step of your research project, from choosing your research question, deciding on your research design and methodology, collecting and analyzing your data, and writing up the finished project. Presenting a clear and detailed roadmap so you don't miss a step, the book includes: * Case studies and real-life examples so you can learn from researchers who have been in your shoes * DIY activities so you can practice your skills * Practical advice on how to organise and polish your writing and build strong arguments * Guidance and examples of how to assess ethical risk." -- Back cover

Gary Thomas is an Emeritus Professor of Education at the University of Birmingham.

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