Foundations of Research

This book offers advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students an accessible introduction to the foundations of research in the human sciences. It covers the tools, terminology and research perspectives that students need to know in order to engage in academic debate and successfully complete their long essays, dissertations and theses.

List of contents

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

About the author

Jonathan Grix

Product details

• Authors: Jonathan Grix
• Publisher: Palgrave UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 07.05.2010
• EAN: 9780230248977
• ISBN: 978-0-230-24897-7
• No. of pages: 224
• Series: Palgrave Study Skills; Palgrave Research Skills; Palgrave Study Skills
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Methods of empirical and qualitative social research