Your Research Project: A Step-by-Step Guide for the First-Time ResearcherHow do you start a research project? What are the hallmarks of a successful research project? These questions are answered in this practical step by step guide to doing a successful research project. This book systematically explains, in a clear and structured way, the theory of and approaches to research while at the same time helping the student//practitioner to develop the topic of their research and acquire the necessary research skills to undertake the successful completion of a research project. It encourages the formation of critical analysis, rigour and independence of thought, fostering individual judgement and skill in the application of research theory and methods. It also develops the crucial skills required in |
Contents
Information and How to Deal with It | 39 |
Types of Research | 69 |
Nature and Use of Argument | 117 |
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Your Research Project: A Step-by-Step Guide for the First-Time Researcher Nicholas Walliman,Bousmaha Baiche No preview available - 2001 |
Your Research Project: A Step-by-Step Guide for the First-Time Researcher Nicholas Walliman,Bousmaha Baiche No preview available - 2001 |
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