Thomas, Gary.

How to do your research project : a guide for students in education and applied social sciences / Gary Thomas - Second Edition. - London, United Kingdom : Sage Publications Limited, c2013 - xix, 307 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Chapter1. Your introduction : starting points -- Chapter2. Preparing : project management, ethics and getting clearance -- Chapter3. The literature review -- Chapter4. Decide on your question - again -- Chapter5. Methodology, part 1 : deciding on an approach -- Chapter6. Methodology, part 2 : the design frame -- Chapter7. The right tools for the job : data gathering -- Chapter8. How to analyze the information you gather -- Chapter9. Concluding and writing up .

Direct, informative and accessible, this edition of Gary Thomas's book is essential reading for anyone doing a research project. Packed full of relevant advice and real world examples it guides you through the complete research process .

9781446258873


EDUCATION--RESEARCH--METHODOLOGY

LB 1028 .T46 2013