Full Description
This book provides pragmatic advice and guidance on how to undertake educational research.
Using the concept of research as a 'quest', it takes you on a journey from planning stages, through data collection to analysis, to writing up your findings, and at each stage, exploring the principles and practice that can support your own research projects.
This second edition has been carefully revised throughout to offer:
A more logical structure and better signposting of key topics to support your understanding of the research process.
Important ethical considerations throughout to demonstrate how research ethics are vital at every step.
Engaging and thought-provoking commentaries on how to progress in your 'research quest'.
Enhanced granular detail on different methodological approaches.
This is essential reading for students on all education courses that include a research methods module or project.
Contents
PART I Introduction to educational research
Ch1 Introduction
Ch2 Research perspectives and applied philosophy
Ch3 The importance of the sociocultural context
Ch4 The research process from start to finish
PART II Establishing and defining your research focus
Ch5 Identifying an appropriate research project
Ch6 The importance of ethics
Ch7 The literature review
Ch8 Different research designs
PART III Data collection methods and analysis
Ch9 Quantitative data collection methods
Ch10 Quantitative data analysis and presentation of findings
Ch11 Qualitative data collection methods
Ch12 Qualitative data analysis and presentation of findings
Ch13 Mixed methodologies and mixed approaches
PART IV Engaging with your own research
Ch14 Conducting and completing your research project
Ch15 Taking your research project further: presentation and publication
