{"product_id":"how-to-complete-a-successful-research-project-9780273773924","title":"How to Complete a Successful Research Project","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJonathan Weyers\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eKathleen McMillan\u003c\/strong\u003e both work at the University of Dundee. Both have been teaching and lecturing for over 25 years and latterly have specialised in the transferable skills area. They have a track record of collaborative writing and achievement in this area.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Taking on a research investigation – how to approach the challenges of project work \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Choosing a research topic – how to decide on a theme for your investigation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 Framing a research question – how to set targets and formulate hypotheses to test \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Writing a project proposal – how to structure a formal research plan \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 Planning and managing time – how to organise your investigation and submit on time \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 Working successfully with a supervisor – how to make the most of your relationship \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 Finding relevant source material – how to develop your information literacy skills \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 Assessing content in the literature – how to evaluate published information in your field \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9 Interpreting published data – how to understand graphs, tables and basic statistics \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 Note-making from research sources – how to record information for use in your investigation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11 Organising your research materials – how to collect and file information and details of references \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 Using quantitative research methods – how to obtain and analyse numerical information \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13 Using qualitative research methods – how to obtain and analyse descriptive information \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14 Conducting experiments and field studies – how to design and perform lab and field investigations \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15 Designing and carrying out surveys and interviews – how to obtain relevant information from research participants \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 Thinking in research contexts – how to apply method to produce valid, original ideas for your investigation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e17 Arriving at a position and supporting it – how to sift fact and opinion and express your conclusions \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18 Following guidelines on ethics and safety – how to observe good research practice in your investigation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e19 Analysing data – how to manipulate and interpret your results with simple, effective techniques \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 Presenting data – how to display information, graphs and tables to academic standard \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e21 Planning the writing phase – how to organise your work effectively to produce the best-quality product on time \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22 Writing up in the approved format – how to report on your research using standard structure and content \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e23 Writing up in the appropriate style – how to use academic language and well-organised discourse to express your ideas and findings \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 Citing, referencing and avoiding plagiarism – how to refer appropriately to the work and ideas of others \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 Reviewing, editing and proofreading – how to enhance the quality of your write-up \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e26 Acting on feedback – how to interpret and learn from what your supervisor writes on your drafts \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e27 Presenting your project for assessment – how to submit your work appropriately \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eList of references \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pearson Education","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51017732129111,"sku":"9780273773924","price":25.21,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780273773924.jpg?v=1750774492","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/how-to-complete-a-successful-research-project-9780273773924","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}