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In this inspiring and engaging book, readers are presented with the key principles and practices of small-scale research. In addition, the book provides a peerless introduction to the key features involved in the process of research design and practice. Written in a clear, accessible way and drawing on exciting up-to-date examples, this book makes for a crucial companion on the way to research excellence.
Based on Derek Layder's solid background as a researcher, supervisor and teacher, Doing Excellent Small-Scale Research:
Leads the researcher through the actual process of doing a research project from start to finish; Offers a comprehensive outline of general areas and issues such as preparation and planning, developing research questions, interviewing and sampling; Reflects upon research as a social and human process; Provides systematic guidelines and advice above and beyond technical essentials
This book is invaluable to both students and researchers interested in social interaction - informing, guiding and inspiring them towards excellent small-scale research
Writing the Research Report: Arguments & Explanations
Writing the Research Report: Arguments & Explanations
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This chapter covers the following:
- Using the research log as a basis for the final research report
- Writing style and presenting the final report: two writing styles you must avoid and one you must adopt
- Some key definitions: argument, concepts, explanations and explanatory narratives
- The six basic elements of the research report
- Using mini-arguments to build a meta-argument
- Outlining the purposes and objectives of the project
- Presenting the research design: problems and topics
- Describing methods and strategies of data collection
- Sampling criteria and strategies
- Concepts, coding and data analysis
- Conclusion: arguments and explanations
Writing generally, and writing up the final research report in particular, should not be delayed until ‘everything else’ has been completed. Throughout the book I've consistently emphasised the importance of ...
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