Do It Yourself Social Research

Author : Yoland Wadsworth
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1315430274
Total Pages : 315 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Do It Yourself Social Research written by Yoland Wadsworth and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-06-16 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the rapid growth of collaborative, indigenous, and community-based research, one of the key challenges researchers face is finding an effective way of involving non-researchers in the research process. Do It Yourself Social Research has been a best-selling methodology guide for action research projects and community groups in Australia for almost three decades. Always emphasizing the importance of a spirit of inquiry, it demystifies the research process, covering where to start, how to manage a research project, what methods, techniques and resources to use, and interpretation, analysis and reporting. This third edition has been thoroughly revised, adding the use of narrative and dialogue in research, rich research design, and what digital technology can (and can’t) contribute to the research process. With its hands-on, no-nonsense approach, Do It Yourself Social Research is an essential resource for community groups, college students, and other novice researchers in health, social welfare, education and related areas.

Author : Yoland Wadsworth
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781000253009
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Do it Yourself Social Research written by Yoland Wadsworth and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over three decades this bestselling user-friendly introduction has been used by thousands of students, professionals and community groups to kick start their social research projects.

Author : Yoland Wadsworth
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000256782
Total Pages : 279 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Do It Yourself Social Research written by Yoland Wadsworth and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-08-12 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over three decades this bestselling user-friendly introduction has been used by thousands of students, professionals and community groups to kick start their social research projects. Always emphasising the importance of a spirit of inquiry, it demystifies the research process, covering all the basics of: where to start; how to manage a research project; methods, techniques and resources; digital tools; interpretation, analysis and reporting. This third edition has been thoroughly revised. It covers the use of narrative and dialogue in research, rich research design, and what digital technology can (and can't) contribute to the research process. With its hands-on, no-nonsense approach, Do It Yourself Social Research is an essential resource for anyone doing social research in sociology, social work, education, health, welfare, not-for profit and many other fields. 'Practical in its content, sophisticated in its ideas, the book shows a passion for making social science a tool of democracy. I know of nothing else that is half as good.' - Raewyn Connell, University Professor, University of Sydney, Australia 'This is a first-rate text. Students had one problem with it; because it was not turgid like other texts they felt it lacked sufficient depth. It was only when they were into their research that they understood what a great reference it is.' - Richard A. Couto PhD, Union Institute and University, USA

Author : Yoland Wadsworth
Publisher : Left Coast Press
ISBN 13 : 1611321077
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Do It Yourself Social Research, Third Edition written by Yoland Wadsworth and published by Left Coast Press. This book was released on 2011-07-15 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over three decades this bestselling user-friendly introduction has been used by thousands of students, professionals and community groups to kick start their social research projects.

Author : Yoland Wadsworth
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780043000991
Total Pages : 89 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Author : Leonard Cargan
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 9780742547155
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Doing Social Research written by Leonard Cargan and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2007 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Doing Social Research is an easy-to-understand guidebook that gives an introduction to the social research process. This book presents the various topics of social research in the outline form of all sociological research articles: starting with an introduction to the problem being researched, why the problem was chosen, and the theoretical premises of the chosen topic, then progressing to the methods utilized to collect the data, the analysis of the data, and the presentation of the material. By following the research outline, the book provides a concise overview of the most important elements of social research, and synopses of thirteen classic studies introduce readers to the early pioneers of social research."--Jacket

Author : Eric Jensen
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1473944287
Total Pages : 540 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Doing Real Research written by Eric Jensen and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2016-03-17 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Challenging the formality and idealized settings of conventional methods teaching and opting instead for a real world approach to social research, this book offers frank, practical advice designed to empower students and researchers alike. Theoretically robust and with an exhaustive coverage of key methodologies and methods the title establishes the cornerstones of social research. Examples reflect research conducted inside and outside formal university settings and range from the extremes of war torn countries to the complexities of school classrooms. Supported by a wealth of learning features and tools the textbook and website include: Video top tips Podcasts Full text journal articles Interviews with researchers conducting field research Links to external websites and blogs Student exercises Real world case studies

Author : Yasemin Besen-Cassino
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1351816667
Total Pages : 420 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Social Research Methods by Example written by Yasemin Besen-Cassino and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-07-06 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social Research Methods by Example shows students how researchers carry out work on the cutting edge of social science. The authors illustrate every point through engaging, thought-provoking examples from real research. The language is jargon-free, making research methods less intimidating and more relatable. The text is divided into three major sections, the first of which introduces students to the principles of research through examples from various fields. The second section walks students through the major types of social science research, with each chapter focusing on a different technique. The third section shows students how to carry out basic quantitative data analysis in SPSS. The final chapter shows how technological advances have changed the way researchers are working, and looks at the direction of social science research in the future. Social Research Methods by Example not only introduces students to the principles of social science research, but gives them a toolbox to carry out their own. By the time they are finished with the book, students will be conversant with many of the most important studies in the history of social science. They will understand not only how to conduct research, but also how the field has evolved over time.

Author : Sophie Laws
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 9780761973270
Total Pages : 500 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Research for Development written by Sophie Laws and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2003-06-25 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: `[Research for Development] is well-written and, at every stage, is well-documented with practical examples. The simplicity with which it is written adds to its value in that non-professional persons get well-aquainted with the research process. Every chapter in the book ends with highlighting of the main points made in that chapter... A further strength of the book is the inclusion of an appendix with a list of websites that deal with issues in the area of development research... the simplicity of its organization and message should appeal to people/researchers across disciplines' - Pakistan Development Review `Research for Development achieves the near impossible: it provides vast quantities of useful guidance for almost anyone involved in research for development regardless of the size of your research project or your role within that project' - Arvac Bulletin `Written by professional researchers, this immensely practical book provides development workers with a more research-oriented point of view, so that they can avoid mistakes in the design of programmes. It will also help them to understand people's needs and respond accordingly' - The Asian Age `It is a beautiful and comprehensive compilation giving scores of instances that prove the essentiality if carrying out a survey of a particular locality for bringing about a change there' - Rafique Jalal, DAWN This book provides a comprehensive introduction and handbook for undertaking and managing research in development. It is designed to provide both a quick reference manual and an indispensable learning tool for all students, researchers and practitioners engaged in development work. The text is divided into two parts: Managing research for development, and Doing research for development. Together the two parts review the complete research process from outlining the essential role and purpose of research, highlighting specific issues to development research, to demonstrating how to evaluate and secure the best results from subsequent research projects. The book includes: an overview of different types of research in development work; practical steps to writing a brief and managing research; practical steps to evaluating and promoting research findings; step by step guides to getting started and choosing a research method; detailed guidelines to seven key research techniques; examples, exercises, summaries and checklists; and glossary and guides to additional resources and packages Drawing on considerable hands-on experience, Research for Development will be an essential companion and invaluable tool for anyone engaged in contemporary development research, development work and development studies.

Author : Kalof, Linda
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
ISBN 13 : 0335217826
Total Pages : 235 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Essentials Of Social Research written by Kalof, Linda and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 2008-10-01 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers types of research, reasoning and data, basic logic of quantitative and qualitative inquiry, major data collection strategies, and identification of research limitations. This book describes procedures for identifying limitations of research and rival explanations for research findings.