Research Training for Social Scientists: A Handbook for Postgraduate Researchers

Research Training for Social Scientists: A Handbook for Postgraduate Researchers
ISBN-10
1446235513
ISBN-13
9781446235515
Category
Social Science
Pages
528
Language
English
Published
2000-03-15
Publisher
SAGE
Author
Dawn Burton

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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