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Doing Research

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Doing Research by Gary Thomas is a concise and practical guide designed to equip students with essential research skills across all disciplines. It guides readers step-by-step through planning, groundwork, fieldwork, data analysis, and writing up their projects. The book includes examples from various subject areas and handy checklists to support effective research practice. This edition also addresses new topics such as utilising online sources, understanding university ethics procedures, and exploring different research approaches.
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Ideal for undergraduate students and anyone undertaking a research project for the first time, Doing Research is a valuable resource for learners in all academic fields seeking clear and practical research guidance.

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Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

This concise and easy-to-use guide provides students with the skills needed for planning and doing research well, whatever their course of study. Short, succinct chapters take students through the process one step at a time, from planning their project and doing the groundwork through to conducting fieldwork, analysing data and writing up their research.

It features practical advice and examples from various subject areas throughout, alongside checklists to keep students on track.

Doing Research is an ideal resource for students of all disciplines, especially undergraduates undertaking a research project for the very first time.

New to this Edition:

  • Includes new sections on online sources
  • Covers university procedures surrounding ethics
  • Explores different approaches to research

Series: Pocket Study Skills

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781137605917

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 July 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Edition: 2nd edition

Illustration: 47 bw illus

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 108.0mm

Height: 138.0mm

Weight: 89g

Pages: 124

About the Author

Gary Thomas is Professor of Inclusion and Diversity at the University of Birmingham, UK, having previously worked as a teacher and an educational psychologist.

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