Understanding the Research Process
SAGE Study Skills Series
This book helps students understand the use of specialist vocabulary and terminology of educational and social science research. The author explores the ways in which research terminology is used, and shows students how to use specialist research terminology appropriately, how to understand the meaning of research terms, and how to disseminate research in a style which is clear and easily understood.
This is a straightforward and comprehensive read laid out in a logical order. The objectives and summary for each chapter are particularly useful, especially the 'terms used' box.
very useful and will adopt for my research module for social work students, like the language and format of the book.
This is a good introductory book which takes a thoughtful look at the research process. Particularly useful is the exploratory nature of the text that constantly questions the reader and emphasises the numerous perspectives that exist when considering the research process. The ‘Points to Consider’ and ‘Questions to Ask’ boxes remind one of the contentious nature of research. The advisory tone of the book enables the student to gain a broad appreciation of the research process. The ‘Terms used’ boxes also highlight important terminology, and the emboldened words throughout the text help the reader to identify definitions.
I liked this book and would put it on our reading list but would still recommend the Hek and Moule text as an introductory text for my undergraduates but it is still a good introductory text especially for scientic research
This is a very easy to read and a great to understand book. It answers those in the back of your head practical questions as you read without complicating the process of doing research.
recommended to students on a research module.
Good book with clear information about all the research stages
Very good and easy to read for my current students. Excellent resource!
The book arrived yesterday , a complete guide to research school as its A-Z guide in research methodology, highly essential
Essential reading for higher level students. Paul Oliver enables readers to start at the beginning and continue on through the research process in a logical and articulate manner encouraging even the most nervous researcher to fulfil their research potential.
