Description
Bringing together valuable insights from a range of research experts, PhD supervisors and examiners, this thoroughly revised second edition of How to Keep Your Research Project on Track details how to deal with the unexpected difficulties of research, and what to do when a project deviates from the plan. Keith Townsend and Mark N.K. Saunders give us essential insights for carrying out research, as well as developing resilience in academia.
About the Author
Edited by Keith Townsend, Professor of Human Resources and Employment Relations, Department of Employment Relations and Human Resources, Griffith University, Australia and Mark N.K. Saunders, Professor of Business Research Methods, Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham, UK, and Visiting Professor, Gordon Institute of Business Science, University of Pretoria, Johannesburg, South Africa
Reviews
'If you ever thought doing academic research was a load of gobbledygook written from the back of a beer mat, these editors prove novel ideas can start from such a premise. This is the second edition of what is a vital guide for new, early career and experienced researchers in the social science and business fields. It charts real-world stories from problems of access, student-supervisor dynamics, finding time, dealing with writers-block, to what happens to you and a research project after you emigrate to another country. This is a highly engaging and enjoyable volume for all who do research.' -- Tony Dundon, University of Limerick, Ireland
Book Information
ISBN 9781035332717
Author Keith Townsend
Format Hardback
Page Count 240
Imprint Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Publisher Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Key features of the second edition:
- Vignettes from experts who have had experience with difficult research projects
- Nine new chapters on topics such as the presence of AI generated content in research and the use of social media
- Crucial advice on each part of the research process, including writing proposals, gathering data, compiling analysis and undergoing peer review
- Insights into what can go wrong in research projects, for instance, issues with conflicting evidence and research study incentives, and how these can be addressed
Engaging and accessible, this book is an important resource for early career scholars, PhD candidates and masters students. It will also provide more experienced academics with a fresh perspective on the research process.
About the Author
Edited by Keith Townsend, Professor of Human Resources and Employment Relations, Department of Employment Relations and Human Resources, Griffith University, Australia and Mark N.K. Saunders, Professor of Business Research Methods, Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham, UK, and Visiting Professor, Gordon Institute of Business Science, University of Pretoria, Johannesburg, South Africa
Reviews
'If you ever thought doing academic research was a load of gobbledygook written from the back of a beer mat, these editors prove novel ideas can start from such a premise. This is the second edition of what is a vital guide for new, early career and experienced researchers in the social science and business fields. It charts real-world stories from problems of access, student-supervisor dynamics, finding time, dealing with writers-block, to what happens to you and a research project after you emigrate to another country. This is a highly engaging and enjoyable volume for all who do research.' -- Tony Dundon, University of Limerick, Ireland
Book Information
ISBN 9781035332717
Author Keith Townsend
Format Hardback
Page Count 240
Imprint Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Publisher Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
