ABSTRACT

This book provides faculty members, students, and research practitioners in the college environment with a handbook of diverse approaches and methods for researching higher education and college students. From interviews, surveys, and focus groups to powerful national databases and new internet resources, this book considers both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, offering the reader a variety of research tools. Each technique is thoroughly presented, and includes ethical considerations, helpful directions for designing research projects, tips for conducting data collection, and analysis and formats for clearly representing findings. Clearly organized and easily accessible, this volume is the essential guide for both the experiences and the novice researcher.

part |2 pages

PART 3: Document-Based Methods

chapter 6|14 pages

Document Analysis

chapter 8|14 pages

Visual Methods

part |2 pages

PART 4: Using Preexisting Data and Resources

part |2 pages

PART 5: Communicating Your Results—Adding to the Knowledge of the Field

chapter 13|14 pages

Reporting Results