Doing excellent small-scale research / Derek Layder.
"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 d...
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| Format: | Ebook |
| Language: | English |
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Thousand Oaks, Calif. ; London :
SAGE,
2013.
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| Online Access: | SAGE |
| Summary: | "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."--Publisher's website. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (ix, 197 pages) |
| Format: | Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 184-187) and index. |
| ISBN: | 1473913934 9781473913936 |