The Foundations of Research

3rd Auflage 2019
ISBN: 978-1-352-00200-3
Verlag: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Buch, Englisch, 183 Seiten, Format (B × H): 148 mm x 210 mm, Gewicht: 271 g

Reihe: Bloomsbury Research Skills

Fully revised for the third edition, this popular text provides an advanced yet accessible introduction to the tools, terminology and research perspectives that students need to know in order to engage in academic debate and successfully complete research-based assignments. It first explores the language and nature of research, before developing readers’ understanding of different research methods and the role of theory in research. Chapters are complemented by examples, boxed summaries of key ideas and suggestions for further reading.

This text will be an essential resource for advanced undergraduates and postgraduates of all disciplines.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Grix, Jonathan

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Pädagogik
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziologie Allgemein Empirische Sozialforschung, Statistik
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Lehrerausbildung, Unterricht & Didaktik Methoden des Lehrens und Lernens

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction.- 1. The Nature of Research.- 2. The 'Nuts and Bolts' of Research.- 3. Getting Started in Research.- 4. The Building Blocks of Research.- 5. Introducing the Key Research Paradigms.- 6. The Types and Uses of Theory in Research.- 7. Introducing Research Methods.- 8. Academic Standards, Plagiarism and Ethics in Research.- 9. Conclusion: Summary of Key Points.- Appendix 1: Stages of the Research Process.- Appendix 2: Glossary of Research Terms.- Bibliography.- Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Jonathan Grix is Professor in Sports Policy at Manchester Metropolitan University. He is the author of Information Skills: Finding and Using the Right Resources (with Gerald Watkins).