{"product_id":"research-for-development-9781446252376","title":"Research for Development","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eResearch for Development \u003c\/i\u003eoffers a comprehensive guide to commissioning, managing and undertaking research in development work. It serves both as a practical reference manual and an indispensable learning tool.  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDivided into three parts, the book provides a complete overview of the research process spanning:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e- the uses, planning and management of research\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e- reviewing existing evidence\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e- learning development research skills\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e- choosing research methods \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e- undertaking ethical research\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e- writing an effective research report\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e- promoting research uptake and assessing research\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e- monitoring and evaluation\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis fully revised second edition also includes a new section on how to use the internet for research. Its 16 chapters are enriched by a variety of international case studies, checklists of key points, learning exercises, helpful references to further reading and engaging illustrati\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the decade since it was first published, Research for Development has become the ′go to′ text for development practitioners, students and researchers alike. This substantially revised second edition is even better: brought fully up to date with many new topics and chapters, this book is comprehensive, authoritative and highly informative. Whether one is seeking a quick definition or brief explanation of a subject, or needing a more detailed guide to how to go about doing research for development, this book is quite simply indispensible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Lewis\u003cbr\u003eProfessor of Social Policy and Development, London School of Economics \u0026amp; Political Science\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eResearch for Development\u003c\/i\u003e is undoubtedly the best guide to its subject that we have. The first edition has become an indispensable work of reference for development researchers and practitioners engaged in commissioning and managing research. Oxfam staff around the world have benefitted from its use, and all of us are looking forward to the publication of the new edition. Sophie Laws, Caroline Harper, Nicola Jones and Rachel Marcus are to be congratulated for the work they have put into updating the text and keeping it relevant to the ever-changing demands of development research, and for their contribution to our common goal of making the world a better place..\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDuncan Green\u003cbr\u003eSenior Strategic Adviser, Oxfam\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e Drawing from their wide experience, the authors showcase examples from various fields including poverty studies, child trafficking, environmental issues, health and sanitation, and gender studies. This ensures that the book appeals to a wide range of development researchers and practitioners.[...] The clear, engaging written style is suited both to readers looking for an overview of certain research approaches, as well as those with more time who can engage with the exercises in each chapter. The chapters are punctuated with real-life examples and case studies that will help a novice development researcher envision what their own research may look like in the field. -- Chandni Singh\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow to use this book PART ONE: INTRODUCTION AND PLANNING YOUR RESEARCH  Introduction: Why Research for Development Matters    So What Is Research?    ′But I′m not a Researcher′: The Contribution of the Development Worker    Who Should Do Research for Development Work? The Broader Issues    Research and Social Change    How to Tell When Research is the Best Approach to a Problem Using Research in Development Work    So What is the Right Approach to Research for Development Work?    Two Major Research Approaches     Types of Research in Development Work    Programme-Focused and Issue-Focused Research    Using Research for Programme Development    Using Research to Influence Policy Planning for Effective Research    Quality in Research    Choosing a Research Focus    Defining the Research Questions    Writing a Research Brief Managing Research    Attracting and Engaging with Funders    Deciding Who Should Do The Research    Selecting and Appointing External Researchers    Managing Costs and Time    Supervising Researchers Reviewing Existing Evidence    How to Look    Where to Look    How to Use the Internet for Research Learning Development Research Skills    Where to Start?    Some Ways of Learning Research Skills    Supporting Southern Researchers PART TWO: COLLECTING DATA Choosing Methods    Choosing a Research Approach    Choosing Research Techniques    Triangulation: Using More Than One Technique Collecting and Managing Quality Data    Introduction    Three Characterisics of Good-quality Data    Ways to Improve Quality in Data Collection     Improving Communication with Respondents    Collecting, Recording and Managing Data    Ensuring ′Trustworthiness′ Thinking about Ethics in Research    Codes of Ethics    Responsibilities Towards Respondents: Some Ethical Issues to Consider    Wider Accountability    Responsibilities to Colleagues Choosing a Sample     What Does Sampling Mean?    Quantitative or Qualitative Sampling?    Probability or Random Sampling    Purposive or Non-Random Sampling    How to Sample For Cases, Location, Time and Events    Including ′Hard-To-Reach′ People    Incentives: What Are The Issues? Collecting Data    How to Ask Questions    Interviews    Focus Groups    Questionnaires    Use of Documentary Sources and Secondary Data Analysis    Observation Participatory Research    Participation for...?    Participation by...?    Participation in...?    Some Participatory Research Methods    Practical Challenges in Participatory Research     Critical Perspectives on Participatory Research PART THREE: ANALYSIS AND RESEARCH COMMUNICATION Undertaking Research Analysis    Getting Organized     What is Analysis?    Interpretation    The Process of Data Analysis    Participation in the Analysis Process    Methods of Analysis    Qualitative Analysis    Quantitative Analysis    So What Does It All Mean?  Writing Effectively    What to Write    What Not to Write    What Must Be Included    How to Write: The Process    Writing Press Releases, Policy Briefs or Journal Articles Promoting Research Uptake    Building a Successful Communications Strategy    Promotion for Implementation: Influencing Programmes    Promotion for Policy Influence    Some Tools for Communication    Dealing with the Media    Capacity Building Assessing Research for Development Work    What, Who and When?    Assessing Research Output    Assessing Research Uptake    Assessing Research Impact    Appendix 1: On Monitoring and Evaluation    Appendix 2: Useful Websites    Glossary    References","brand":"Sage Publications Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48739316007255,"sku":"9781446252376","price":44.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781446252376.jpg?v=1720051885","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/research-for-development-9781446252376","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}