A Student's Guide to Methodology
- Peter Clough - University of Brighton, UK
- Cathy Nutbrown - University of Sheffield, UK
New to this edition are the following:
- new boxes and guidance on research ethics in every chapter
- more international examples and perspectives
- up to date coverage of online research methods
- more examples from real students
- a new companion website, featuring Powerpoint slides for lecturers
The authors take an applied approach and every chapter contains a variety of practical examples from real research. Readers are encouraged to reflect on their own practice at every step, meaning that the book remains extremely relevant throughout. It will be invaluable for all students who are doing a dissertation or taking a research methods module in education, the social sciences, business and health.
This book appears to be is aimed at students who have an appreciation of their desired research method, and wish to explore it more deeply. I shall instruct our libary to buy multiple copies, and shall draw the students' attention to it.
A very good, clear text that will provide usseful reading for level 1 research students (particularly chapters 1 and 2).
I really enjoyed looking through this text. It has an ability to capture the reader's imagination and creative abilities in working with ideas around research processes. It would have been a valuable aid when I began my own doctoral research. In-text exercises and activities are a vital help in grounding the ideas for the student/reader.
I really enjoyed looking through this text. It has an ability to capture the reader's imagination and creative abilities in working with ideas around research processes. It would havce ben a valuable aid when I began my own doctoral research. In-text exercises and activities are a vital help in grounding the ideas for the student/reader.
The preface: how to read this book is very useful. Generally a solid recommended text.
This book covers a wide range of considerations when deciding upon and justifying the research process being undertaken. It will fully support students planning their research problems and allow them to reflect on their selected methods to determine if they are the most appropriate.
Clear and excellent deconstruction of the research process in which terms are clarified and explained. Ideal resource for introducing research to senior undergraduate students and suitable to continue at Master's level. As many of the vigniettes are examples of stories, it would have been beneficial if some attention had been paid to the concept of narrative and narrative research.
offers some excellent advise on methodology and therefore the perfect suppoting text for literature reviews.
A very useful book for student teachers engaging in small scale research. The inclusion of practical examples throughout the book is valuable in setting the theory in context and aiding understanding of key issues.
A useful updating for a book that many students find useful when planning their research projects.
