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Doing Research in Education: Theory and Practice


Doing Research in Education: Theory and Practice

Paperback by Palaiologou, Ioanna; Needham, David; Male, Trevor

Doing Research in Education: Theory and Practice

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ISBN:
9781446266755
Publication Date:
18 Nov 2015
Language:
English
Publisher:
Sage Publications Ltd
Pages:
304 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 10 - 12 May 2024
Doing Research in Education: Theory and Practice

Description

This book will help you to plan, design and conduct quality research within the specific context of education and educational studies. An impressive cast of contributors discuss the reality of conducting research in different educational settings and provide practical advice for both undergraduate and postgraduate students and early career researchers doing research in education. The book discusses key philosophical issues such as understanding research paradigms, ethics and selecting appropriate methodologies but remains grounded in the practical experience of the researcher. It has comprehensive coverage of the whole research process from start to finish, is easy to navigate and helps develop key skills such as: Time management Creating good research questions and hypotheses Constructing the literature review Structuring a project Writing a proposal Managing data Analysing data Writing for specific audiences Packed full of learning features and showcasing a wide range of voices and opinions this book is an ideal guide for anyone conducting research in education or educational studies.

Contents

Chapter 1: The Purpose of Research: Why do we do it? - David Needham Chapter 2: Making sense of Research Methodology - James Ma Chapter 3: Ethical Issues Associated with Educational Research - Ioanna Palaiologou Chapter 4: Constructing the Hypotheses/Creating the Research Question(s) - David Needham Chapter 5: Managing the Project - Dave Needham and Lynda Pinnington-Wilson Chapter 6: Writing the Proposal - Krishan Sood Chapter 7: Constructing the Literature Section - Tina Byrom Chapter 8: Selecting Appropriate Research Methods for an Educational Context - Mark Connolly Chapter 9: Collecting Qualitative Data - Kate Lin Chapter 10: Analysing Qualitative Data - Trevor Male Chapter 11: Collecting Quantitative Data - Trevor Male Chapter 12: Analysing Quantitative Data - Ken Spencer Chapter 13: Research Analysis and Discussion - Glynn Kirkham Chapter 14: Writing and Reporting the Research - Gary Beauchamp

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