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.

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


Book Information
ISBN 9780761963516
Author Dawn Burton
Format Paperback
Page Count 528
Imprint SAGE Publications Inc
Publisher SAGE Publications Inc
Weight(grams) 890g