Coombes Research Using IT

1. Auflage 2001
ISBN: 978-1-137-05029-8
Verlag: Macmillan Education
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 274 Seiten, Ebook (PDF)

Reihe: Macmillan Study Skills

Research Using IT offers a step-by-step explanation of how to research and how a computer can make the whole process a lot easier. The book assumes no previous experience of either research or computing, and uses no unnecessary jargon. It covers everything the student will need to know in order to carry out a successful research project - from choosing a topic, exploring the values and ethics in research, to guidance on the technical issues of conducting research. This book is an invaluable guide for anyone undertaking a research project.

Zielgruppe

Lower undergraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Coombes, Hilary

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction.- Getting Started.- Getting Started Using the Computer.- Identifying an Area of Research.- Identifying an Area of Research with Computer Help.- Styles of Research.- Styles of Research Aided by Computer.- Collecting the Data.- Collecting the Data On-line.- Interviews in Detail.- Interviews Using the Computer.- Questionnaires.- Questionnaires Using the Computer.- Analysing the Data.- Analysing the Data Using the Computer.- Getting Down to the Writing.- Getting Down to the Writing with the Help of Your Computer.- Powerful Presentations.- Powerful Presentations Using the Computer.- Finding a Voice: Writing to Publish.- Finding a Voice: Using the Computer.- Research is Always Incomplete.- Index.

Über Autor(innen)

HILARY COOMBES has taught in higher and further education for many years and is currently Lecturer in Information Technology at Soundwell College. She is an examiner in IT and has extensive hands-on teaching experience, from absolute beginners to lecturers in IT.