The foundations of research

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Title:

Author:

Grix, Jonathan.

ISBN:

9781403921451

Personal Author:

Grix, Jonathan.

Publication Information:

New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2004.

Physical Description:

xiv, 189 p. ; 22 cm.

Series:

Palgrave study guides

Series Title:

Palgrave study guides

Contents:

1. The nature of research -- 2. The 'nuts and bolts' of research -- 3. Getting started in research -- 4. The building blocks of research -- 5. Introducing the key research paradigms -- 6. The types and uses of theory in research -- 7. Introducing research methods -- 8. Academic standards, plagiarism and ethics in research -- 9. Conclusion : summary of key points -- App. I. Stages of the research process.

Abstract:

"The Foundations of Research offers advanced undergraduates, postgraduates, and those involved in research an accessible, indispensable overview of the 'nuts and bolts' of the research process."--BOOK JACKET.

Subject Term:

Dissertations, Academic -- Great Britain -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Report writing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Research -- Great Britain -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

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Summary

This book offers advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students with an accessible introduction to the foundations of research in the human sciences. It covers the tools, terminology and research perspectives that researchers and students will need to know in order to (i) engage in academic debates (ii) successfully complete their long essays, dissertations and theses. A particular strength of this volume is its style: it is written to the student as opposed to just for them. Language is kept as clear as possible, especially when describing the basic assumptions upon which all research is built. MARKET 1: Final year undergraduates across a range of disciplines and postgraduates (MA, MPhil and PhD) MARKET 2: Professional researchers looking for an accessible text on the basics of research