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The Postgraduate Research Handbook
Succeed with your MA, MPhil, EdD and PhD
Series: Bloomsbury Research Skills
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This handbook is ideal for postgraduate students across all academic disciplines seeking clear, practical guidance on conducting successful research. It is also a valuable resource for those wishing to enhance their soft skills and academic engagement.
The second edition of this best-selling book is aslively and accessible as the first edition. Advice, support and both active and reflective tasks take the students through the stages of research as well as encouraging them to consider social and cultural issues, such as working with their supervisor and other researchers.
'...I would highly recommend this book not only to anyone considering undertaking a research degree, but also to those who are already involved in one...I have personally found many of the sections to be very helpful and reassuring...' - Sue Pavey, International Journal of Research& Method in Education
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This lively and rigorous book provides guidance on planning and conducting postgraduate research. Divided into four parts, each of which looks at a different stage of the process, it covers everything from choosing a research area and selecting appropriate methodologies to analysing data and learning from feedback. Chapters contain both active and reflective tasks to help readers develop the skills needed to produce a high-quality dissertation or thesis and offer supportive advice on establishing successful working relationships with supervisors and peers.
Clear and accessible in its approach, this book is an indispensable introduction to successful research for postgraduates of all disciplines.
New to this Edition:
- Fully revised and improved sections on methodology, theorising, engaging with the literature and life after research
- Additional guidance on developing soft skills, such as communication and time management, and becoming an active member of the academic community
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This lively and rigorous book provides guidance on planning and conducting postgraduate research. Divided into four parts, each of which looks at a different stage of the process, it covers everything from choosing a research area and selecting appropriate methodologies to analysing data and learning from feedback. Chapters contain both active and reflective tasks to help readers develop the skills...Paperback$8295Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780230521308
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 26 October 2007
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Red Globe Press
Edition: 2nd edition
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 136.0mm
Height: 214.0mm
Weight: 540g
Pages: 440
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About the Author
GINA WISKER is Head of the Centre of Learning and Teaching at the University of Brighton, UK. In 2005, she was awarded a National Teaching Fellowship for her work in learning support. She is the author of The Good Supervisor.
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