{"product_id":"student-research-and-report-writing-9781118963913","title":"Student Research and Report Writing","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an invaluable, concise, all-in-one guide for carrying out student research \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e writing a paper, adaptable to course use and suitable for use by students independently, it successfully guides students along every step of the way.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAllows students to better manage their research projects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExercises and worksheets break down the research process into small steps and walk students through each stage of the research project\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers real-world and lively examples that are attractive and relevant to students\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBased on twenty years of experience in teaching research techniques to students in a way that avoids the methodology overkill from encyclopaedic and intimidating textbooks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccompanying website includes powerpoint lecture slides for instructors and helpful links to video resources for student. Visit \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.wiley.com\/go\/wang\/researchreportwriting\"\u003ewww.wiley.comgowangesearchreportwriting\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Boxes x\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Figures and Tables xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Website xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Introduction: Start Your Research Journey 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is Research? 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Type of Research Project Do You Have? 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Are the Procedures for Scientific Research? 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWill There Be Bends and Detours in the Research Process? 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Embark on Your Research Journey 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Will This Book Help You? 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Is This Book Organized? 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Topic Selection: Getting Started 15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere Can You Start to Find a Good Topic? 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Can You Narrow Down Your Topic? 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Topic Is Appropriate for Your Research? 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Do You Know the Topic You Selected Is a “Good Topic”? 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCan You Change Your Topic? 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises for Chapter 2 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Project Outcome after Chapter 2 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Searching for Information 31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is Valid and Reliable Information? 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Do You Need to Prepare Before Searching for Information? 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShould You Search in Libraries or on the Internet? 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Different Sources Are Available? 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Do You Go about Doing Library Research? 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Do You Conduct a Search Using Journal Article Databases? 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Do You Keep Organized Records of the Information Found? 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Do You Use the Information You Found? 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises for Chapter 3 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Project Outcome after Chapter 3 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Reviewing the Literature 58\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is a Literature Review? 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Do You Need a Literature Review? 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Does the Literature Review Entail? 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Sort Your Literature 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Do You Read Your Literature and Take Notes? 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Do You Evaluate and Synthesize Your Reviewed Literature? 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Do You Write Your Literature Review? 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises for Chapter 4 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Project Outcome after Chapter 4 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Research Questions and Methods 81\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Are Your Research Questions? 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Are the Goals of Your Research? 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Method Should You Use in Your Research? 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Do You Use Theory in Your Research? 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre Ethical Matters Important in Your Research? 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Ethical Issues Should You Pay Attention To? 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises for Chapter 5 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Project Outcome after Chapter 5 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Steps of Quantitative and Qualitative Research Designs 105\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Are Your Independent and Dependent Variables? 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Do You Select a Sample to Study from Your Target Population? 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is an Acceptable Sample Size for Surveys? 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Do You Turn Your Concepts into Variables in Surveys? 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Are Levels of Measurement and Why Do They Matter? 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Do You Need to Know about Qualitative Research Designs? 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Do You Construct Your Interview Questions? 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Do You Select People for Interviews? 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Should You Do to Have Productive Interviews? 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Other Qualitative Data Collection Methods Can You Consider? 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises for Chapter 6 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Project Outcome after Chapter 6 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Writing a Research Proposal 133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Should You Include in Your Research Proposal? 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo You Need a Title for Your Proposal? 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Should You Write in Your Introduction? 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Should You Write in Your Literature Reviews? 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Should You Write about Your Research Methods? 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Else Do You Include in Your Proposal? 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Format Should You Use to List the References? 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Writing Styles Are Appropriate for Research Proposals? 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncorporating Feedback from Faculty Supervisors 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises for Chapter 7 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Project Outcome after Chapter 7 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Practical Issues While Carrying Out Research 150\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo You Have to Get Your Research Project Approved by Your University? 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Can You Carry Out Your Data Collection Effectively? 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Are Common Practical Problems in Qualitative Research? 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Ethical Dilemmas Will You Encounter in the Field Research Process? 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Should You Do When You Face Ethical Dilemmas? 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Problems Are Common in Questionnaire Surveys? 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Can You Conduct Your Questionnaire Surveys Effectively? 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintaining Good Communications with Your Supervisor 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Complete Your Research Project on Time 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises for Chapter 8 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Project Outcome after Chapter 8 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Quantitative Data Analysis 173\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Do You Start Entering Data From Your Survey or Interview Questionnaire? 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Do You Need to Know the Levels of Your Measurement? 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Computer Data Analysis Procedure Should You Use for Your Research? 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo Provide Descriptive Information about Your Respondents, Use Frequency, or Descriptive Analysis 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo Determine If Two Variables Are Related to Each Other, Use Cross Tabulations and Chi-square Analysis 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo Calculate Correlations between Two Variables That Are Measured at Interval or Ratio Level, Use Pearson’s r 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo Know Whether an Independent Variable Predicts or Explains an Effect on a Dependent Variable, Use Regression Analysis 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo Predict or Explain the Effects of Several Independent Variables on a Dependent Variable, Use Multiple Regression Analysis 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo Test If Two Means Are Significantly Different, Use the t-test 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo Determine Whether More Than Two Means Are Significantly Different, Use Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises for Chapter 9 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Project Outcome after Chapter 9 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Qualitative Data Analysis 211\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is the Purpose of Qualitative Data Analysis? 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo You Need to Transcribe All Your Interviews? 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere Do You Start? 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is the Process of Inductive Analysis? Steps of Grounded Theory 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is the Process of Deductive Coding in Content Analysis? 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Tools Can You Use to Organize and Summarize Codes? 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Do You Write about Findings from a Qualitative Analysis? 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises for Chapter 10 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Project Outcome after Chapter 10 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Writing the Final Report 236\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Should You Include in Your Final Report? 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Is Your Final Report Different from Your Proposal? 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Should You Consider before You Start Writing Your Final Report? 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTitle of Your Final Report or Thesis 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Abstract of Your Final Report 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiterature Reviews 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch Methods 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFindings 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussions 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Write a Report for Qualitative Research 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePapers Based on Qualitative Field Research 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistorical Research 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComparative Research 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Final Check 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises for Chapter 11 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Project Outcome after Chapter 11 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 261\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49406957322583,"sku":"9781118963913","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781118963913.jpg?v=1730497688","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/student-research-and-report-writing-9781118963913","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}