Beschreibung:
In her detailed and down-to-earth style, Zina O'Leary sets out how to approach each stage of your research project; from choosing a research design and methodology to collecting and analysing data, then communicating your results - while showcasing best practice along the way.
Chapter 1: Taking the Leap into the Research WorldChapter 2: Setting Up and Getting StartedChapter 3: Developing Your Research QuestionChapter 4: Undertaking Credible and Ethical ResearchChapter 5: Crafting a Research ProposalChapter 6: Reviewing LiteratureChapter 7: Designing a Research PlanChapter 8: Understanding Methodologies: Quantitative and Qualitative ApproachesChapter 9: Understanding Methodologies: Mixed ApproachesChapter 10: Understanding Methodologies: Evaluative, Action-Oriented and Emancipatory StrategiesChapter 11: Identifying and Selecting Samples, Informants and CasesChapter 12: Primary Data: Surveys, Interviews and ObservationChapter 13: Secondary DataChapter 14: Online Generated DataChapter 15: Analysing Quantitative DataChapter 16: Analysing Qualitative DataChapter 17: The Challenge of Writing UpChapter 18: Final Hurdles