{"product_id":"the-research-journey-9781462505128","title":"The Research Journey","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned to foster inquiry-mindedness, this book prepares graduate students to develop a conceptual framework and conduct inquiry projects that are linked to ongoing conversations in a field. The authors examine different ways of knowing and show how to identify a research question; build arguments and support them with evidence; make informed design decisions; engage in reflective, ethical practices; and produce a written proposal or report. Each chapter opens with a set of critical questions, followed by a dialogue among five fictional graduate students exploring questions and concerns about their own inquiry projects; these issues are revisited throughout the chapter. Other useful features include end-of-chapter learning activities for individual or group use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUseful pedagogical features include: *Framing questions for exploration and reflection. *Chapter-opening dialogues that bring in perspectives from multiple disciplines. *Example boxes with detailed cases and questions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWow! I was impressed by the quality of the content, the readability and flow, and the apt use of the journey metaphor. This book will serve as a key resource for education and other social science graduate students conducting research projects or for professionals writing research grant proposals for funding. Through dialogue, example, activity, and exploration, the authors illustrate that research can be engaging and fun. Each chapter has one or more reflective activities that guide readers to apply the principles presented, work collaboratively in learning groups, develop a conceptual framework for a project, and learn to generate knowledge through systematic inquiry. The activities help students navigate the entire inquiry process, from problem selection to written report. I will recommend this book to my doctoral students at the dissertation stage. The chapter on conceptual frameworks is priceless.--Eleni Coukos Elder, EdD, Department of Educational Administration, Tennessee State University\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book offers a practical overview of basic skills required for the budding researcher in the social sciences. A major theme is promoting the development of an open, inquisitive, reflective stance that enables the researcher to take in new information and generate knowledge. Each chapter offers succinct information and examples and poses questions suitable for seminar discussion. In the research design chapter, weaving a fictional student's thinking about her project into the discussion to illustrate key points is quite effective. This book promises to be a useful supplement for research design and methods courses.--Arlene Bowers Andrews, PhD, Carolina Distinguished Professor, College of Social Work, University of South Carolina\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe best among a new generation of texts that helps the student learn to think like a scholar and researcher. In a single, readable volume, Rallis and Rossman distill key ideas and conceptual frameworks that currently require several textbooks and readings in my classes. They do so without getting entangled in arcane or overly technical arguments. The vignettes, examples, and exercises will help advanced graduate students and junior researchers to apply the concepts across the social and behavioral sciences, in both applied and pure fields of inquiry.--David N. Boote, PhD, School of Teaching, Learning, and Leadership, and Department of Educational and Human Sciences, University of Central Florida\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book does an excellent job--especially through the exercises--of unblocking the thinking and writing of terrified graduate students.--Sande Milton, College of Education, Florida State University -This book can easily fit into a research course. It is easy to understand, and the learning activities are excellent for stimulating discussion and assessing understanding. 5 stars.--Doody's Reviews, 7\/1\/2012\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Inquiry as Learning: Beginning the Journey\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Introduction \u003cbr\u003e What Is Inquiry? \u003cbr\u003e The Learner as Knowledge Generator \u003cbr\u003e Drawing on Values and Passion \u003cbr\u003e Your Journey into Systematic Inquiry \u003cbr\u003e For Further Reading \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e2. Ways of Knowing: Finding a Compass\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Ways of Knowing \u003cbr\u003e Fundamental Assumptions \u003cbr\u003e Mapping Perspectives \u003cbr\u003e Back to Ontology and Epistemology \u003cbr\u003e For Further Reading \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e3. The Cycle of Inquiry: More Than One Way to Get There\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Inquiry in Action\/Inquiry as Practice \u003cbr\u003e The Systematic Inquiry Cycle \u003cbr\u003e Validity, Credibility, and Trustworthiness \u003cbr\u003e For Further Reading \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e4. Being an Ethical Inquirer: Staying Alert on the Road\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Ethics in Inquiry \u003cbr\u003e The Inquirer as a Moral Practitioner \u003cbr\u003e Standards for Practice and Procedural Matters \u003cbr\u003e Ethics, Trustworthiness, and Rigor \u003cbr\u003e Ethical Theories \u003cbr\u003e Ethics and Reflexivity \u003cbr\u003e For Further Reading \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e5. Constructing Conceptual Frameworks: Building the Route\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e What Is a Conceptual Framework? \u003cbr\u003e Building an Argument \u003cbr\u003e Entering the Conversation: Your Community of Practice \u003cbr\u003e Entering the Conversation: Your Engagement \u003cbr\u003e Entering the Conversation: The Communities of Discourse \u003cbr\u003e Ways of Organizing \u003cbr\u003e Chapter Summary \u003cbr\u003e For Further Reading \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e6. Designing the Inquiry Project: Finding “True North”\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Moving from the Conceptual Framework into Design \u003cbr\u003e Considering Various Designs \u003cbr\u003e Samira’s Research Questions and Possible Designs \u003cbr\u003e A Short Course on Research Methods \u003cbr\u003e Planning for Analysis and Interpretation \u003cbr\u003e The Research Proposal: Bringing it All Together \u003cbr\u003e An Example of Connecting the What and the How \u003cbr\u003e Chapter Summary \u003cbr\u003e For Further Reading \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e7. Things to Consider in Writing: Staying in the Right Lane\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Writing Introductions \u003cbr\u003e The Nasty Problem of Plagiarism \u003cbr\u003e Using Proper Citation Format \u003cbr\u003e For Further Reading \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e8. Knowledge Use: Arriving at Your Destination\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Using What You have Learned \u003cbr\u003e Who Cares?: Potential Audiences \u003cbr\u003e Communicating for Use \u003cbr\u003e Passions and Closing the Loop \u003cbr\u003e For Further Reading\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guilford Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49408626590039,"sku":"9781462505128","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781462505128.jpg?v=1730503590","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-research-journey-9781462505128","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}