{"product_id":"the-good-research-guide-research-methods-for-small-scale-social-research-projects-paperback","title":"The Good Research Guide: Research Methods for Small-Scale Social Research Projects - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMartyn Denscombe\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Good Research Guide\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e provides practical and straightforward guidance for those who need to conduct small-scale research projects as part of their undergraduate, postgraduate or professional studies. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe 7th edition covers topics in a clear, user-friendly style outlining the key points and explaining why they are important. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe new edition has been updated throughout and has additional material on topics such as social media research, online surveys, image-based research and participatory action research. It also features new chapters on how to prepare for a research project, with specific guidance on: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- how to undertake a literature review\u003cbr\u003e- how to write a research proposal\u003cbr\u003e- how to ensure the research is ethical\u003cbr\u003e- how to locate the project within a research paradigm \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFull of practical advice and valuable examples, this is the go-to book for students looking to improve their research skills. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Having this book at your side is like having your hand held from start to finish and every decision in between... I very much welcome a new edition for my students\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMelanie Nind, Professor of Education, University of Southampton and Co-director, National Centre for Research Methods, UK\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Comprehensively updated, this book remains the indispensable student guide to the research process... It's not just good, it's great!\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDr Tom Clark, Lecturer in Research Methods, The University of Sheffield, UK\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"The text is informative, concise, and attractive. Each chapter presents sections in an easy-to-read format with further reading ideas and link ups to the numerous topics covered throughout the book.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDr Alaster Scott Douglas, Reader in the School of Education, University of Roehampton, UK\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMartyn Denscombe\u003c\/b\u003e is Emeritus Professor at De Montfort University. He has a research background in the fields of sociology, education and business studies and has published widely on research methods in the social sciences. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 412\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.84 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 27, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42097900060807,"sku":"9780335249831","price":56.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/9fc4943288c3b77ce89eb08c491382f5.webp?v=1732357170","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-good-research-guide-research-methods-for-small-scale-social-research-projects-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}