ABSTRACT

This fully photocopiable teaching resource provides tutors with a varied and lively range of learning activities and exercises to use with students to help equip them with the skills needed to plan for a research project in higher education.

part A|26 pages

Research methods

chapter 1|4 pages

The nature of research

chapter 2|20 pages

The methods of research

part B|42 pages

Planning a sample survey

chapter 3|2 pages

Where should you start?

chapter 4|5 pages

Sample survey jargon

chapter 5|9 pages

Sample designs

chapter 6|3 pages

Selecting a sample design

chapter 7|4 pages

Data collection methods

chapter 8|2 pages

Pilot surveys

chapter 9|1 pages

Calculating the sample size

chapter 10|1 pages

Closing remarks on undertaking your survey

chapter 11|14 pages

Bibliography

part C|31 pages

Questionnaire design

chapter 13|6 pages

Layout

chapter 14|5 pages

Forms of item

chapter 15|4 pages

Content of items

chapter 16|4 pages

The covering letter

chapter 17|3 pages

Piloting, distribution and return

chapter 18|1 pages

Conclusion

chapter 19|2 pages

Bibliography

part D|25 pages

Research interviews

chapter 20|8 pages

The research interview - some key issues

chapter 21|7 pages

Formal survey interviews

chapter 22|5 pages

Less formal interviews

chapter 23|2 pages

Postscript

chapter 24|1 pages

Bibliography