ABSTRACT

This book discusses how to undertake a research degree, study and research skills and strategic approaches to research. It is intended to help research students, working full- or part-time in the social sciences, to be as effective as possible in the pursuit of their degrees.

chapter Chapter 1|5 pages

Introduction

part 1|50 pages

The Nature of a Research Degree

chapter Chapter 2|15 pages

Undertaking a Research Degree

chapter Chapter 3|28 pages

Personal Views

chapter Chapter 4|5 pages

What are Examiners Looking For?

part 2|103 pages

Study Skills and the Management of Research

chapter Chapter 5|13 pages

Organization and Management of Research

chapter Chapter 6|15 pages

Using Libraries: Computer-based Methods

chapter Chapter 8|11 pages

Writing Skills

chapter Chapter 9|10 pages

Presentation and Communication Skills

chapter Chapter 10|11 pages

Using Documentary Sources

chapter Chapter 11|12 pages

Negotiating with Agencies

chapter Chapter 12|12 pages

Ethical Issues

part 3|113 pages

Research Strategies in the Social Sciences

chapter Chapter 15|13 pages

Qualitative Research

chapter Chapter 16|13 pages

Case Studies

chapter Chapter 17|12 pages

Qualitative Interviewing

chapter Chapter 18|10 pages

Quantitative Research

chapter Chapter 19|23 pages

Survey Methods

chapter Chapter 20|10 pages

Secondary Analysis

chapter Chapter 21|16 pages

Statistical Analysis