Description
Book SynopsisThis brilliant book is a great guide for students undertaking their first piece of independent research. Regular critical reflection is an invaluable tool for helping you gain new insights, deal with practical issues as they arise and develop your understanding. This book gets you started in the habit of using a research journal.
Trade Review"A refreshingly pragmatic book packed with ideas and directions that students embarking on their first research project will find incredibly valuable." Rachel Vipond, University of York
“This lively and interactive book is filled with useful tasks and suggestions, providing new and returning researchers a terrific framework to help them think through their project.” Jon Dean, Sheffield Hallam University
"A useful introductory and interactive journal for undergraduates beginning their first independent research project. A valuable tool to use throughout the research process that will aid students’ reflective thinking." Emma Craddock, University of Warwick
“An accessible book to guide students through the research project cycle with prompts and examples to encourage and capture thinking, which aids learning and reflection during the project and beyond.” Julia Everitt, Birmingham City University
"This research journal is essential reading. It is an invaluable tool for graduate students undertaking their first research project, and I would recommend it to all my dissertation students." Peter Hall, University of Suffolk
Table of ContentsIntroduction PART 1 ENGAGING IN THE RESEARCH PROCESS Theme 1 Journal writing Theme 2 Making a good start Theme 3 Time management Theme 4 Reading for research Theme 5 Key research terminology Theme 6 Research ethics Theme 7 Support and feedback Theme 8 Research management Theme 9 Motivation Theme 10 Submission and review PART 2: MY RESEARCH PROJECT The research process The introduction Literature review Methodology Data analysis Discussion Conclusions
