Bell, Judith,  1930- <br/><br/>
Doing your research project :  a guide for first time researchers / 
Judith Bell with Stephen Waters. 
 - Sixth edition. 
 - Maidenhead, Berkshire, England :  McGraw-Hill Education,  2014. 
 - xi, 306 pages :  illustrations (black and white) ;  23 cm 
<br/><br/> Previous edition: 2010. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Part I.Preparing the ground -- 1.Approaches to research -- 2.Planning the project -- 3.Ethics and integrity in research -- 4.Reading, referencing and the managmeent of information -- 5.Literature searching -- 6.The review of the literature -- Part II.Selecting methods of data collection -- 7.The analysis of documentary evidence -- 8.Using social media in research -- 9.Designing and administering questionnaires -- 10.Plannig and conducting interviews -- 11.Diaries, logs, critical incidents and blogs -- 12.Observation -- Part III.Interpreting the evidence and reporting the findings -- 13.Interpreting the evidence and reporting the finding s-- 14.Writing the report. 
<br/><br/> This is the market leading book for anyone doing their research project. Clear, concise and extremely readable, this book provides a practical, step-by-step guide to doing a research project from start to finish. Thoroughly updated but retaining its well-loved style, this 6th edition includes: information on using online surveys; information on online interviewing and using online platforms for observation, e.g. Skype, Google Hangouts; new chapter on the use of social media in small scale research; thoroughly updated chapter on literature searching; revised and additional pedagogy; and a brand new text design. This practical, no-nonsense guide is vital reading for all those embarking on undergraduate or postgraduate study in any discipline, and for professionals in such fields as social science, education and health. 
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<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780335264469 (paperback) 9780335264469 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Independent study.<br/>Education--Research<br/>Education--Research<br/>Education--Research--Methodology<br/>Social sciences--Research<br/>Social sciences--Research--Methodology<br/>Independent study.<br/>Social sciences--Research<br/>Social sciences--Research--Methodology<br/>Education--Research--Methodology<br/>Education--Research<br/>Education--Research--Methodology<br/>Independent study.<br/>Social sciences--Research<br/>Social sciences--Research--Methodology<br/>Education<br/>Research methods: general<br/>Study & learning skills: general
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>LB1028  / .B394 2014 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>300.72 BEL