Thomas, Gary, 1950-

How to do your research project : a guide for students in education and applied social sciences / Gary Thomas. - Second edition. - Los Angeles; London: Sage Publications Ltd., 2013. - xix, 307 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Your introduction : starting points -- Preparing : project management, ethics and getting clearance -- The literature review -- Decide on your question -- again -- Methodology, part 1 : deciding on an approach -- Methodology, part 2 : the design frame -- The right tools for the job : data gathering -- How to analyse the information you gather -- Concluding and writing up.

Direct, informative and accessible, this edition of Gary Thomas's book is essential reading for anyone doing a research project. Packed full of relevant advice and real world examples it guides you through the complete research process.

9781446258873 (pbk.) 1446258874 (pbk.) 9781446258866 (hbk.) 1446258866 (hbk.)

2013930449

GBB306116 bnb

016257061 Uk


Education--Research--Methodology.
Social sciences--Research.
Social sciences--Research--Methodology.
Society.
Education--Research--Methodology.
Social sciences--Research.
Social sciences--Research--Methodology.
Society.

LB1028 / .T445 2013

300.72