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Mastering Research Projects: Essential Social & Health Research Skills by Hodges & Thomas (2010 Paperback)

Mastering Research Projects: Essential Social & Health Research Skills by Hodges & Thomas (2010 Paperback)

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Further Details Title: Designing and Managing Your Research Project Condition: New Description: Written for advanced undergraduate students, postgraduate students planning theses and dissertations and...

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Further Details Title: Designing and Managing Your Research Project Condition: New Description: Written for advanced undergraduate students, postgraduate students planning theses and dissertations and other early career researchers, Designing and Managing Your Research Project helps you successfully plan and complete your research project by showing the key skills that you will need. The book covers: "choosing research methods "developing research objectives "writing proposals "literature reviews "getting ethics approval "seeking funding "managing a project "software skills "working with colleagues and supervisors "communicating research findings "writing reports, theses and journal articles "careers in research. Designing and Managing Your Research Project includes lots of examples, case studies and practical exercises to help you learn the research skills you will need and also to help you complete crucial project tasks. A key feature is its user-friendly guidance on planning projects and accessing information from the Internet. Author: Ian D Hodges, David Thomas EAN: 9781848601932 Format: Paperback ISBN-10: 184860193X ISBN: 9781848601932 Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: GB Item Height: 242mm Item Length: 170mm Genre: Language & Reference Subtitle: Core Skills for Social and Health Research Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd Release Date: 09/21/2010 Item Weight: 460g Type: Textbook Release Year: 2010 Missing Information? Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.

Specifics

Author

Ian D. Hodges, David R. Thomas

Dewey Decimal

300.72

Dewey Edition

22

Format

Trade Paperback

ISBN-10

184860193X

ISBN-13

9781848601932

Illustrated

Yes

Intended Audience

College Audience

Item Height

0.6 in

Item Length

9.5 in

Item Weight

18 Oz

Item Width

6.8 in

LC Classification Number

H62

LCCN

2009-943263

Language

English

Number of Pages

264 Pages

Publication Name

Designing and Managing Your Research Project : Core Skills for Social and Health Research

Publication Year

2010

Publisher

SAGE Publications, The Limited

Reviews

Designing and Managing Your Research Project is rich in content, full of practical information with a simple, easy-to-follow layout [...]the book will be ideal for academic and non-academic researchers, teachers and consultants, among others. The authors " consultative-coaching-advisory and empathy-towards-researchers approaches in discussing the core knowledge in research project management are indeed commendable. Most researchers whilst reflecting on the content will find the book rigorous, relevant, simple and practical Ronald R. Kumar The Qualitative Report, Designing and Managing Your Research Project is rich in content, full of practical information with a simple, easy-to-follow layout [...]the book will be ideal for academic and non-academic researchers, teachers and consultants, among others. The authors' consultative-coaching-advisory and empathy-towards-researchers approaches in discussing the core knowledge in research project management are indeed commendable. Most researchers whilst reflecting on the content will find the book rigorous, relevant, simple and practical Ronald R. Kumar The Qualitative Report David Thomas and Ian Hodges have created a practical straightforward introductory text explaining the knowledge and skills essential for completing a research project...This book will be useful for the more experienced researcher, as well as the novice Graham Sloan Nursing Standard, Designing and Managing Your Research Project is rich in content, full of practical information with a simple, easy-to-follow layout [...]the book will be ideal for academic and non-academic researchers, teachers and consultants, among others. The authors " consultative-coaching-advisory and empathy-towards-researchers approaches in discussing the core knowledge in research project management are indeed commendable. Most researchers whilst reflecting on the content will find the book rigorous, relevant, simple and practical Ronald R. Kumar The Qualitative Report David Thomas and Ian Hodges have created a practical straightforward introductory text explaining the knowledge and skills essential for completing a research project...This book will be useful for the more experienced researcher, as well as the novice Graham Sloan Nursing Standard, Designing and Managing Your Research Project is rich in content, full of practical information with a simple, easy-to-follow layout [...]the book will be ideal for academic and non-academic researchers, teachers and consultants, among others. The authorse(tm) consultative-coaching-advisory and empathy-towards-researchers approaches in discussing the core knowledge in research project management are indeed commendable. Most researchers whilst reflecting on the content will find the book rigorous, relevant, simple and practical Ronald R. Kumar The Qualitative Report David Thomas and Ian Hodges have created a practical straightforward introductory text explaining the knowledge and skills essential for completing a research project...This book will be useful for the more experienced researcher, as well as the novice Graham Sloan Nursing Standard, Designing and Managing Your Research Project is rich in content, full of practical information with a simple, easy-to-follow layout [...]the book will be ideal for academic and non-academic researchers, teachers and consultants, among others. The authors'e(tm) consultative-coaching-advisory and empathy-towards-researchers approaches in discussing the core knowledge in research project management are indeed commendable. Most researchers whilst reflecting on the content will find the book rigorous, relevant, simple and practical Ronald R. Kumar The Qualitative Report David Thomas and Ian Hodges have created a practical straightforward introductory text explaining the knowledge and skills essential for completing a research project...This book will be useful for the more experienced researcher, as well as the novice Graham Sloan Nursing Standard

Subject

Public Health, Research, Higher

Subject Area

Social Science, Education, Medical

Synopsis

Written for advanced undergraduate students, postgraduate students planning theses and dissertations and other early career researchers, Designing and Managing Your Research Project helps readers to successfully plan and complete their research projects by showing them the key skills that they need., Emerging researchers need a range of specific skills to plan and successfully complete their research projects. While there are multiple books available on methods, there is much less information on the key skills needed to complete a project. Designing and Managing Your Research Project provides information about the key areas needed for a successful project. It includes software skills, developing research objectives, writing proposals, literature reviews, getting ethics approval, seeking funding, managing a project, communicating research findings, and writing reports. There is also a chapter on working as an independent researcher. Designing and Managing Your Research Project includes numerous examples, checklists, and practical exercises designed to assist the learning of research skills and the completion of crucial project tasks. It covers procedures needed for conducting projects electronically and accessing information from the Internet. This book is designed to complement texts covering quantitative and qualitative research methods in health and social sciences. It will be particularly useful to advanced undergraduate and graduate students planning theses and dissertations and other researchers in the early stages of their career., Written for advanced undergraduate students, postgraduate students planning theses and dissertations and other early career researchers, Designing and Managing Your Research Project helps you successfully plan and complete your research project by showing the key skills that you will need. The book covers: " choosing research methods " developing research objectives " writing proposals " literature reviews " getting ethics approval " seeking funding " managing a project " software skills " working with colleagues and supervisors " communicating research findings " writing reports, theses and journal articles " careers in research. Designing and Managing Your Research Project includes lots of examples, case studies and practical exercises to help you learn the research skills you will need and also to help you complete crucial project tasks. A key feature is its user-friendly guidance on planning projects and accessing information from the Internet.

Table Of Content

Designing and Managing Research Projects: An OverviewDesigning a New Research Project: Issues to Think aboutDeveloping Research Aims and ObjectivesPreparing and Writing a Research ProposalGetting Funding for ResearchResearch Ethics and Ethics ReviewsDoing a Literature ReviewManaging a Research ProjectSoftware for ResearchWorking with Colleagues and SupervisorsCommunicating Research FindingsWriting for Research: Some Guiding PrinciplesWriting a Research Report: Organization and PresentationCareers in Research

Type

Textbook

brand

SAGE Publications, The Limited

gtin13

9781848601932

Reviews

  1. Niranjan2054

    This book is a must-have for students tackling research projects! It breaks down complex skills like choosing methods and developing research plans into clear, practical steps. It’s especially helpful for undergraduates and early-career researchers who need structured guidance. The straightforward approach makes managing projects less daunting. Highly recommend for anyone looking to boost their research skills!