Research for Development : A Practical Guide

Sophie Laws

ISBN 10: 8178292157 / ISBN 13: 9788178292151

Published by Vistaar Pub, 2003

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Contents: I. Managing research for development: how to use this book: 1. Introduction - why use research in development work? 2. How is research used in development work? 3. Participatory research. 4. Quality in research. 5. Planning for effective research - preparing to write the brief. 6. Planning for effective research - what should go into the brief? 7. Who should do the research? 8. Managing research. 9. Learning how to do research for development work. 10. Managing for impact - promoting research findings. 11. Evaluating research for development work. II. Doing research for development: 12. What is already known? Making the most of existing information. 13. Research ethics. 14. Communication with respondents - the key to good research. 15. How to ensure quality in data- gathering. 16. Choosing methods. 17. Seven key research techniques. 18. Some packages of methods for research for development work. 19. Talking to the right people - choosing a sample. 20. Analysis. 21. How to write an effective research report. Appendix: useful websites. Glossary. References.Index. "What is research and what is the best approach to research for development? What are the different ways in which research is used in development work? This handbook answers these questions with tremendous ease and, in the process, helps to do away with the myth that research is only meant for researchers and not for practitioners and implementers of schemes and projects. It is a comprehensive introduction for undertaking and managing research in development. "Research is used in development 475 pp.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Research for Development : A Practical Guide
• Publisher: Vistaar Pub
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 8178292157
• ISBN 13: 9788178292151
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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'[Research for Development] is well-written and, at every stage, is well-documented with practical examples. The simplicity with which it is written adds to its value in that non-professional persons get well-aquainted with the research process. Every chapter in the book ends with highlighting of the main points made in that chapter...A further strength of the book is the inclusion of an appendix with a list of websites that deal with issues in the area of development research...the simplicity of its organization and message should appeal to people/researchers across disciplines' - Pakistan Development Review 'Research for Development achieves the near impossible: it provides vast quantities of useful guidance for almost anyone involved in research for development regardless of the size of your research project or your role within that project' - Arvac Bulletin 'Written by professional researchers, this immensely practical book provides development workers with a more research-oriented point of view, so that they can avoid mistakes in the design of programmes.It will also help them to understand people's needs and respond accordingly' - The Asian Age 'It is a beautiful and comprehensive compilation giving scores of instances that prove the essentiality if carrying out a survey of a particular locality for bringing about a change there' - Rafique Jalal, DAWN This book provides a comprehensive introduction and handbook for undertaking and managing research in development. It is designed to provide both a quick reference manual and an indispensable learning tool for all students, researchers and practitioners engaged in development work. The text is divided into two parts: Managing research for development, and Doing research for development. Together the two parts review the complete research process from outlining the essential role and purpose of research, highlighting specific issues to development research, to demonstrating how to evaluate and secure the best resu