Jonathan Grix

The Foundations of Research

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

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.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC / Macmillan Education
• Seitenzahl: 208
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2018
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 210mm x 148mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 271g
• ISBN-13: 9781352002003
• ISBN-10: 1352002000
• Artikelnr.: 49072652

Autorenporträt

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).

Inhaltsangabe

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.