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Book SynopsisResearchers in education are interested in the study of learners, teachers, professional support staff, parents and other participants in schools and other educational institutions. To be effective, research needs to be carried out in a systematic way and should contribute to what is known. If you are interested in education research and want to learn how to become an effective researcher, then this step-by-step guide is for you. For many students the first research project is the most daunting but this book will help ensure its success.
Beginning Research is a practical toolkit of resources that will enable students to plan, conduct and follow up research effectively. It contains information on the range of methods available to researchers and introduces some of the key concepts associated with education research and the theoretical background against which it currently takes place. Designed for anyone working in an education setting, by reading through ea
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'In Beginning Research the author has succeeded in her mission to provide a practical resource which demystifies the research process and puts the tools of research firmly in the hands of the practitioner. Highly recommended.' - Early Years Update
'An extremely useful and practical book for foundation degree students. Highly recommended.' - Dr Les Garner, University of Greenwich, UK
Table of Contents1. Introduction: What is Research and Why Should We Do It? 2. Ethical Issues in Research 3. Your Personal Research: Framing Your Research 4. Before Research: Using the Literature and Other Sources 5. Looking at Research: Questionnaires 6. Doing Research: A Practical Guide to Questionnaire Design 7. Looking at Research: Observations 8. Doing Research: Managing Observations 9. Looking at Research: Interviews 10. Doing Research: Successful Interviewing 11. Analysing Research 12. Presenting Research Findings: Putting it all Together
