Do it Yourself Social Research

A practical guide to social research methods, which takes the reader through the basics of research, including: how to start; how to manage a research project; methods, techniques and resources; interpretation, analysis and communication; and examples.

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This introduction to social research methods became a runaway bestseller when it was first published. For fifteen years it has been used by students and professionals in sociology, social work, community development, education, health, welfare, psychology, management, environmental studies, legal studies and many other fields. Now thoroughly revised and updated, it takes the reader through the basics of research, including: - Where to start - How to manage a research project - Methods, techniques and resources - Interpretation, analysis and communication - Examples and resources Do It Yourself Social Research will continue to be an essential reference for anyone doing research in the social sciences and human services. 'Yoland Wadsworth's Do it Yourself Social Research is one of the most remarkable products of Australian social science. Practical in its content, sophisticated in its ideas, the book shows a passion for making social science a tool of democracy. I know of nothing else that is half as good.' - R W Connell, Professor of Education, University of Sydney '...incredibly useful...' - Elizabeth Reid, United Nations Devel