Advanced Research Methods: A Practical Guide for Social Research Projects - Softcover

Dawson, Dr Catherine; Dawson, Catherine

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1845285131 ISBN 13: 9781845285135

Publisher: Constable & Robinson, 2013

Synopsis

This book is suitable for research in social science subjects such as sociology and psychology; humanities subjects such as history and human geography; education, nursing and related fields. It guides the researcher through each stage of the research process and covers issues such as:

• Generating ideas and justifying the topic.
• Collecting and analysing data.
• Producing a thesis and passing a viva.
• Costing the project and obtaining funding.

It also provides practical information along with examples, tips and exercises that will help to move a project forward.

About this title

Book Description:

This book is suitable for research in social science subjects such as sociology and psychology; humanities subjects such as history and human geography; education, nursing and related fields.

From the Back Cover:

Move your project forward with this practical guide, including examples, tips and exercises to aid your research

This book is aimed at those who are undertaking a research project at an advanced level, including third year undergraduate students, Master's students, doctoral students, research assistants, graduate school students and professionals who need to complete a social research project.

It is suitable for research in social science subjects such as sociology and psychology; humanities subjects such as history and human geography; education; and nursing and related fields. Guiding the researcher through each stage of the research process, this book covers issues such as:

·generating ideas and justifying the topic
·costing the project and obtaining funding
·collecting and analysing data
·producing a thesis and passing a viva exam.

Also covered are advanced-level topics that are required for higher level research. This includes in-depth epistemological and methodological debate, discussion of the issues surrounding theory generation and information about research ethics, data protection, intellectual property and open access.

About this edition

• Publisher: Constable & Robinson
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1845285131
• ISBN 13: 9781845285135
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256