Research and Evaluation for Busy Practitioners: A Time-Saving Guide

Kara, Helen

ISBN 10: 1447301153 / ISBN 13: 9781447301158

Published by Policy Press, 2013

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Research and Evaluation for Busy Practitioners: A Time-Saving Guide
• Publisher: Policy Press
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1447301153
• ISBN 13: 9781447301158
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: As New
• Dimensions: 17.15W x 24.13H x 1.52D centimeters 17.15 centimeters width by 24.13 centimeters height by 1.52 centimeters depth
• Weight: 408 grams

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Synopsis

More and more people working in public services have to do research on top of their main jobs. This can include workplace research, such as evaluation, audit, training needs analysis or satisfaction surveys, or research for a professional development qualification such as diploma, master's degree or PhD. Unlike most how-to books that treat research as if it exists in isolation, this book will show you how to juggle research, work, family, and social life. Based on interviews with practitioners from health, education, social care, criminal justice, government and the third sector, as well as the author's extensive experience, it provides a wealth of practical information and tips to save you time, effort and stress. This book is for anyone in the public or third sector, an independent research organisation or academia, who wants to know how to do research on top of their main job and still have a life. The book is supported by a companion website, containing additional materials for both students and lecturers, which is available from the link above.

About the Author

Helen Kara has been an independent researcher in social care and health since 1999, working with statutory and third sector organisations and partnerships. She is also a Visiting Fellow at the UK National Centre for Research Methods, University of Southampton, and a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences.