TY  - BOOK
AU  - Walliman,Nicholas
TI  - Your research project: designing, planning, and getting started 
SN  - 9781526441201
U1  - 001.42 WA.Y 2020 23
PY  - 2020///
CY  - Thousand Oaks
PB  - SAGE Publications
KW  - Research
KW  - Methodology
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; Types of research and the research problem : beginning your project -- Research theory and the nature of knowledge : understanding philosophies and approaches -- Using language and understanding arguments -- Finding, organizing and retrieving information -- Doing your literature of review, forming original ideas and defining your research topic -- Honesty and research ethics : choosing the best methods for your project -- The research proposal : planning and structuring your ideas -- Writing strategies : getting and maintaining momentum throughout your project
N2  - "With a calming, reassuring tone, Nicholas Walliman gives you the ability and confidence to plan, design, and prepare for your research project. The new edition of this bestselling book will help you: - Explain research theory within the context of your own project - Curate, structure, and format your literature review - Anticipate the challenges of social media and web-based research - Apply 'how to' tips quickly to your own research planning and design - Monitor your progress in the field with checklists - Develop writing habits to use as a springboard for dissertations, reports, and articles - Build a foundation of practical, general research skills like time management, organization, and critical thinking to carry you beyond your project. New to the 4th Edition: - New step-by-step chapter on how to write a successful research proposal - New chapter ′Writing Strategies′ offers guidelines for different assignments to help carry students beyond their research proposal - More 'How To' examples of literature reviews, proposals and ethics applications - Expanded coverage of literature review strategies - more emphasis on accessing on-line resources and use of the internet - Enhanced checklists of issues for consideration or tasks students should undertake in order to progress their work - More information surrounding online and social media research and implications on information sourcing, ethics, and methods - Increased coverage of the research methods section to include more practical support and additional information on mixed-methods - Further stresses the importance of avoiding plagiarism with an expanded section on this topic."--Amazon.com
ER  -