Description
Book SynopsisResearcher Coach has been written with a sole purpose in mind: to give researchers sufficient theoretical and practical support so that they gain a sense of self-direction and autonomy in the process of formulating and conducting their research. From the core notions of paradigm, ontology, epistemology, axiology, methodology, methods, and research questions; researchers are guided through the fundamental elements involved in planning and executing their research. This book is not only concerned with supporting researchers in the process of formulating a valid and sound inquiry that is viable and methodologically rigorous, but it also emphasizes the importance of community impact. The reader will learn how to conduct the literature review that grounds their inquiry as well as provides context and justification for the execution of the study. Qualitative and quantitative methodologies, including methods and data analysis techniques, are presented in great detail as well as describing
Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: Introduction to Research
Chapter 2: Writing the Introduction
Chapter 3: The Literature Review
Chapter 4: Methodology
Chapter 5: Writing the Results
Chapter 6: Writing the Discussion
Chapter 7: Qualitative Research Designs
Chapter 8: Quantitative Research Designs
Chapter 9: General Research Items
Chapter 10: Conclusion
References
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