Advanced Research Methods: A Practical Guide for Social Research Projects

Dawson, Dr Catherine

ISBN 10: 1845285131 / ISBN 13: 9781845285135

Published by Robinson, 2013

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Advanced Research Methods: A Practical Guide for Social Research Projects
• Publisher: Robinson
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1845285131
• ISBN 13: 9781845285135
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 340 grams

About this title

Synopsis

This book is suitable for research in social science subjects such as sociology and psychology; humanities subjects such as history and human geography; education, nursing and related fields. It guides the researcher through each stage of the research process and covers issues such as:

Generating ideas and justifying the topic.
Colecting and analysing data.
Producing a thesis and passing a viva.
Csting the project and obtaining funding.

It also provides practical information along with examples, tips and exercises that will help to move a project forward.

About the Author

Dr Catherine Dawson has been a researcher and writer since the mid-1980s. She has taught research methods courses at university to undergraduate students, postgraduate students and to community groups. She has written extensively for academic journals on a wide range of subjects, including research methodology. She is also the author of Introduction to Research Methods and Basic Study Skills, 2nd edition.