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Research Training for Social Scientists: A Handbook for Postgraduate Researchers
Author(s): Dawn Burton
- Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
- Publication Date: 23 Mar. 2000
- Edition: First Edition
- Language: English
- Print length: 528 pages
- ISBN-10: 0761963502
- ISBN-13: 9780761963509
Book Description
With indispensable advice for students from all social science backgrounds, this handbook provides the core conceptual and practical skills to embark on succesful research. The organization of the book reflects the knowledge that is required in order to become a competent and effective researcher. It follows the life-cycle of the research project: it begins with a discussion of ethical and philosphical issues; presents guides to both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis; provides help on using computers in research; and includes advice on how to write up and present a research project.
Based on the UK Economic and Social Research Council advice on the training which students should undertake in preparation for postgraduate research, this book will be invaluable for all beginning researchers.
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About the Author
Dawn Burton is in the Business School, University of Nottingham.
CONTRIBUTORS ALL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD EXCEPT:
Vernon Gayle University of Stirling
Peter Smith Goldsmiths College
Matt Stroh University of Leeds
