Bell, Judith, 1930-

Doing your research project a guide for first-time researchers in education and social science / [Book :] Judith Bell. - 4th ed. - Buckingham [England] ; Philadelphia : Open University Press, 2005. - xv, 267 p. . : ill; ; 22 cm.

Previous ed.: Buckingham: Open University Press, 1999.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [216]-225) and index. Includes bibliographical references and index.

Pt. I. Preparing the ground -- 1. Approaches to research -- 2. Planning the project -- 3. Ethics and integrity in research -- 4. Reading, referencing and the management of information -- 5. Literature searching -- 6. The review of the literature -- Pt. II. Selecting methods of data collection -- 7. The analysis of documentary evidence / Brendan Duffy -- 8. Designing and administering questionnaires -- 9. Planning and conducting interviews -- 10. Diaries logs and critical incidents -- 11. Observation studies -- Pt. III. Interpreting the evidence and reporting the findings -- 12. Interpreting the evidence and reporting the findings -- 13. Writing the report.

All Ages.

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Education--Research.
Education--Research--Methodology.
Social sciences--Research.
Social sciences--Research--Methodology.
Independent study.

LB1028 / .B394 2005

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