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9781036215347 Academic Inspection Copy

How to Do Your Research Project

A Guide for Students
  • ISBN-13: 9781036215347
  • Publisher: SAGE PUBLICATIONS
    Imprint: SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD
  • By Gary Thomas
  • Price: AUD $250.00
  • Stock: 0 in stock
  • Availability: Book will be despatched upon release.
  • Local release date: 13/03/2026
  • Format: Hardback (246.00mm X 189.00mm) 376 pages Weight: 0g
  • Categories: Research methods: general [GPS]
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Clear, coherent and readable, the 5th edition of this internationally bestselling guide provides a roadmap for anyone undertaking a research project. Covering each stage of the process, from formulating a research question to collecting and analysing data, and finally writing up findings, this book equips students with the essential tools for success. This edition features: * Step-by-step guidance to help students navigate their research with confidence. * Case studies weaved throughout giving real-life examples of the issues and/or methods being discussed. * Practical activities and checklists to reinforce learning and ensure you stay on track. * Detailed advice for students on using new AI tools in literature review and analysis. * Updated content on the latest research methods. * New advice on ethical considerations in the use of social media and AI. Designed for students in the applied social sciences, this book aligns with assessment criteria and provides the essential support you need to complete a research project successfully.
Gary Thomas is an emeritus professor of education at the University of Birmingham. His teaching and research have focused on inclusion, special education, and research methodology in education, with a particular focus on case study. He has conducted research funded by the AHRC, the ESRC, the Nuffield Foundation, the Leverhulme Trust, the Department for Education, Barnardos, local authorities, and a range of other organisations. He has coedited the British Educational Research Journal and is currently an executive editor of Educational Review. He is author of many books, most recently Education: A Very Short Introduction published by Oxford University Press.
1 Your Introduction 2 Project Management, Ethics and Getting Clearance 3 The Literature Review, Part 1: Searching 4 The Literature Review, Part 2: Developing a Narrative 5 Methodology, Part 1: Deciding on an Approach 6 Methodology, Part 2: Designing your Research 7 Methodology, Part 3: The Design Frames 8 Data Gathering 9 How to Analyse and Discuss the Information you Gather 10 Concluding and Writing Up
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