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A Student's Guide to Methodology
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A Student's Guide to Methodology

Third Edition


February 2012 | 288 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd
The Third Edition of this hugely popular text provides students with straightforward principles and frameworks for understanding methodology. Peter Clough and Cathy Nutbrown are adept at making methodology meaningful for beginners and more advanced readers alike. Their book clearly demonstrates how methodology impacts upon every stage of the research process, and gives readers all of the tools that they need to understand it.

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.

 
PART ONE: RESEARCH IS METHODOLOGY
 
What Is Research?
 
What Is Methodology?
 
PART TWO: THE PERVASIVE NATURE OF METHODOLOGY
 
Looking: Seeing beyond the Known
 
Listening: Issues of Voice
 
Reading: Purpose and Positionality
 
Questioning: The Focus of Research
 
PART THREE: MAKING RESEARCH PUBLIC
 
Research Design: Shaping the Study
 
Reporting Research: Telling the Story
 
Research Action: Next Steps

I found this book really easy to understand and follow - the use of case studies/examples, activities in addition to the 'pause for reflection' sections - an extremely 'reader friendly' book taking a practical approach to faciliating understanding and reflection. I would strongly recommend when students are at the stage of developing a critical research approach and deciding on their research method.

Miss Julie Mulliner
Human Resources Management Services, Chester University
April 27, 2012

a welcome update to a book that is an essential tool in educaitonal research

Dr Jackie Musgrave
Early Years Department, Solihull College
April 23, 2012

Excellent introductory text

Dr Caroline Lohmann-Hancock
Social Justice & Inclusion, University of Wales, Trinity Saint David
April 23, 2012

How great to find a text book that explains methodology in an easily understood way for students to use!

Ms Rita Walsh
School of Business, Royal Agricultural College
April 19, 2012

Very good book. Ideal for international students

Dr Rafi Sheikh
INTO, University of East Anglia
April 19, 2012

An excellent guide for students new to research and confused about methodology and methods.

Dr Sheila Greatrex-White
Nursing , Nottingham University
April 13, 2012

This is a stalwart of the DProf programme module on Planning a practitioner research programme and the new edition is recommended.

Dr Mehmet Ali Dikerdem
Institute For Work Based Learning, Middlesex Univ.
April 13, 2012

This book is an easy read for the students with excellent guidance on ethical issues throughout

Mr Andrew Gibson
School of Automotive Engineering, Swansea Metropolitan University
March 28, 2012

This is a useful book that will asssit the students in understanding research methodology. The book is well set out with activities for the students and easy to navigate through. This is aprticulary useful with the on line course delivery.

Miss Sue Lillyman
Instiutute of health and society, University of Worcester
March 15, 2012

This will serve those beginning academic study at any level.

Mr David Mitchell
Research skills, Mattersey Hall
March 1, 2012
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