How It's Done: An Invitation to Social Research - Softcover

Adler, Emily Stier; Clark, Roger

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9780534533250: How It's Done: An Invitation to Social Research

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0534533256 ISBN 13: 9780534533250

Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing, 1999

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This text contains an accessible format, engaging language, focus on real researchers, and student exercises. The book gives students first-hand experience with the research process, provides them with a behind-the-scenes glimpse of how professional researchers have done their work, and presents social science research in a clear and inviting manner.

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About the Author:

Emily Stier Adler is Professor Emeritus of Sociology at Rhode Island College, where she taught for thirty-eight years. She has been a research consultant in a variety of settings and the director of Women's Studies at the college. In addition to THE ELECT: RHODE ISLAND'S WOMEN LEGISLATORS with co-author J. Stanley Lemons, her published work includes numerous articles on marriage, teenage pregnancy, adolescence, and political life. Her current research interest is the transition to retirement. She received her Ph.D. in Sociology from Tufts University.

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Ronda Priest, University of Southern Indiana; "I find the writing style extremely accessible to junior/senior level college students." "I really like the Stop & Think exercises. They easily transfer to discussion & possible exam questions for class." "A well written compact text that is full of real-life research examples. I would recommended this to a new faculty who is just starting out teaching the research methods course."

Dennis Downey, University of Utah; "I adopted How It's Done because it is well-written and concise. I found it to be written in a very straightforward and accessible style. Students have no problem following it and understanding the ideas presented. In part, that is because I think it is pitched at the right level; that is, it does not get bogged down in side issues or non-fundamentals that will only distract students." "I think the authors have done a good job of illustrating the various research methods through their "Focal Research" sections. They did a great job of choosing research segments." "I like and use the focus research sections extensively. For each chapter, I spend significant time discussing the focal research sections with students." "I would describe it as a concise and well-written presentation of the fundamentals of research methods. I can highly recommend it as a very sold basic text."

Scott Myers, Montana State University; "I was very pleased with the tone and writing style of this text. It did a great job of juggling formality and informality, and I'm sure that students respond positively to this text." "Stop & think- Great! Perfect for class discussions."

John Mitrano, Central Connecticut State University; "I am impressed by the folksy language and tone the authors use throughout the text-very accessible without being condescending." "In general, a well-written, comprehensive methods text that introduces students to the basics of social research and the research process."

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