Social research methods : the essentials
Walliman, Nicholas2016
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Designed as an accessible reference tool to introduce students to the subject of social research methods, this work provides essential guidance on finding information, preparing coursework and revising for exams. Nicholas Walliman is the supervisor in your students' pockets, making sure they understand all the essential methods for successfully carrying out a research project and negotiating the challenges and pitfalls. In this book, he: Takes students step-by-step through the research process Helps them formulate clear aims and objectives Explains all the vocabulary to understand the A - Z of research methods Ends each chapter with a reading guide for taking learning further with more resources to help get a deeper understanding of the issues discussed Improves research reports with practical advice on presenting findings in great tables, graphs and diagrams Opens his office door with reflective questions (and answers) Delivers the confidence to get started and get finished! Social Research Methods: The Essentials is the perfect starting point and guide for your students'research project.
Main title:
Social research methods : the essentials / Nicholas Walliman.
Author:
Walliman, Nicholas, author
Edition:
2nd edition.
Imprint:
Los Angeles : SAGE, 2016.
Collation:
x, 254 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 25 cm
Notes:
Previous edition: 2006.Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
PART ONE: PLANNING AND DESIGNING YOUR RESEARCHChapter 1: Theoretical backgroundChapter 2: Research basicsChapter 3: Research strategies and designChapter 4: The nature of dataChapter 5: Doing a literature reviewChapter 6: Defining the research problemChapter 7: EthicsChapter 8: Writing a research proposalPART TWO: COLLECTING AND ANALYSING YOUR DATAChapter 9: SamplingChapter 10: Data collection methodsChapter 11: Quantitative data analysisChapter 12: Qualitative data analysisPART THREE: WRITING UP YOUR RESEARCHChapter 13: Presenting Data GraphicallyChapter 14: Writing up a dissertation or research projectPART FOUR: SUCCEEDING IN YOUR RESEARCH METHODS COURSEChapter 15: How to get the most out of your lectures and seminarsChapter 16: How to Get the Best out of Reading and Note TakingChapter 17: How to Write Great Essays
ISBN:
9781473916203 (pbk)
Dewey class:
300.721
Local class:
300.72 WAL
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
4011894