How to Do Your Research Project
eBook - PDF

How to Do Your Research Project

A Guide for Students

  1. 368 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

How to Do Your Research Project

A Guide for Students

About this book

Starting your research project can feel daunting, but this best-selling project guide has your back! 

Now in its fourth edition, the 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 analysing your data, and writing up your finished project. 

Presenting a clear and detailed roadmap to ensure you don't miss a step, the book includes: 
• Case studies and real-life examples from a range of disciplines so you can learn from other researchers who have been in your shoes 
• DIY activities so you can practise your skills and get to grips with key concepts 
• Practical advice on how to organise your writing, develop your flow and build strong arguments
• Further guidance on assessing ethical risk, including examples of high, medium, and low risk projects

Written in Gary's signature straightforward style, this book is an essential companion for anyone undertaking a research project in the applied social sciences. 
 

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Table of contents

  1. HOW TO DO YOUR RESEARCH PROJECT - FRONT COVER
  2. HOW TO DO YOUR RESEARCH PROJECT
  3. COPYRIGHT
  4. CONTENTS
  5. DISCOVER THIS TEXTBOOK’S ONLINE RESOURCES!
  6. ABOUT THE AUTHOR
  7. PREFACE TO THE 4TH EDITION
  8. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
  9. HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
  10. CHAPTER - 1 YOUR INTRODUCTION
  11. CHAPTER - 2 PROJECT MANAGEMENT, ETHICS AND GETTING CLEARANCE
  12. CHAPTER - 3 THE LITERATURE REVIEW, PART 1: SEARCHING AND CONSTRUCTING
  13. CHAPTER - 4 THE LITERATURE REVIEW, PART 2: SHARPENING YOUR IDEAS
  14. CHAPTER - 5 METHODOLOGY, PART 1: DECIDING ON AN APPROACH
  15. CHAPTER - 6 METHODOLOGY, PART 2: THE DESIGN FRAME
  16. CHAPTER - 7 DATA GATHERING
  17. CHAPTER - 8 HOW TO ANALYSE AND DISCUSS THE INFORMATION YOU GATHER
  18. CHAPTER - 9 CONCLUDING AND WRITING UP
  19. APPENDIX: CRITICAL VALUES FOR CHI-SQUARE
  20. GLOSSARY
  21. REFERENCES
  22. INDEX