A Practical Guide to Academic Research

by Graham Birley, Neil Moreland

Overview

Covering all aspects of research methodology, this research tool also deals with planning issues and self-management techniques needed by the researcher. It contains information on data analysis and advice for staff members needing support from their institutions to pursue research.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780749422776
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/01/1998
Pages:	180
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Graham Birley is Head of the Education Research Unit at the University of Wolverhampton; Neil Moreland is Associate Dean of the School of Education at the University of Wolverhampton.

Table of Contents

Planning a research project; obtaining funding and access to conduct research; methodologies; data collection; analysis; literature sources; research and organizations; quality improvement and research in organizations; reflection; the final report; using computers; publication.

Editorial Reviews

I would recommend this book to graduate students who are studying research methods or considering a thesis or dissertation topic. It offers friendly advice in an accessible manner and is a convenient guide to the latest works on quantitative and qualitative research methods in the social sciences. I also recommend this book to faculty who teach research methods.

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