The Foundations of Research

Jonathan Grix (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

208 Seiten

2018 | 3rd edition
Bloomsbury Academic (Verlag)
978-1-352-00200-3 (ISBN)

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Fully revised for the third edition, this popular text provides an advanced yet accessible introduction to the tools, terminology and research perspectives that students need to know in order to engage in academic debate and successfully complete research-based assignments. It first explores the language and nature of research, before developing readers’ understanding of different research methods and the role of theory in research. Chapters are complemented by examples, boxed summaries of key ideas and suggestions for further reading.

This text will be an essential resource for advanced undergraduates and postgraduates of all disciplines.

New to this Edition:
- Includes new examples and material on managing the research process

Jonathan Grix is Professor in Sports Policy at Manchester Metropolitan University. He is the author of Information Skills: Finding and Using the Right Resources (with Gerald Watkins).

Introduction
1. The Nature of Research
2. The 'Nuts and Bolts' of Research
3. Getting Started in Research
4. The Building Blocks of Research
5. Introducing the Key Research Paradigms
6. The Types and Uses of Theory in Research
7. Introducing Research Methods
8. Academic Standards, Plagiarism and Ethics in Research
9. Conclusion: Summary of Key Points
Appendix 1: Stages of the Research Process
Appendix 2: Glossary of Research Terms
Bibliography
Index.

Erscheinungsdatum	20.09.2018
Reihe/Serie	Macmillan Research Skills
Verlagsort	London
Sprache	englisch
Maße	148 x 210 mm
Gewicht	274 g
Themenwelt	Schulbuch / Wörterbuch
	Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Allgemeines / Lexika
	Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Allgemeine Soziologie
	Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Empirische Sozialforschung
ISBN-10	1-352-00200-0 / 1352002000
ISBN-13	978-1-352-00200-3 / 9781352002003
Zustand	Neuware