Product Description

For a wide variety of graduate or undergraduate research courses.

Written in uncommonly engaging and elegant prose, this text is a "do-it-yourself, understand-it-yourself” manual designed to help research students in any discipline understand the fundamental structure of quality research and the methodical process that leads to genuinely significant results. It guides the reader, step-by-step, from the selection of a problem, through the process of conducting authentic research, to the preparation of a completed report, with practical suggestions based on a solid theoretical framework and sound pedagogy.

Suited for the core text in any introductory research course or even for self-instruction, this text will show students two things: 1) that quality research demands planning and design; and, 2) how their own research projects can be executed effectively and professionally.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #369956 in Books
• Published on: 2009-05-07
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 360 pages

From the Back Cover

Practical Research is a comprehensive and practical guide to research methodology.  Suited for self-instruction, this easy-to-read manual guides the beginning researcher, step by step, through the entire research process with practical suggestions. This “do-it-yourself, understand-it-yourself” approach is designed to help research students understand the fundamental structure of quality research in any discipline including:

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Customer Reviews

A thorough clearly written, easy to follow guide to research
This book covers most of the important aspects that need to be considered when undertaking various forms of research. It is very useful in the modern world as it covers the use of the internet as well as other computer media. Topics are logically broken down into their component parts and then explained in easy to understand language . Throughout the book practical advice is given about how to overcome various problems and in addition, alternative sources of advice and information are also provided. This book is worth every penny spent because of time saved in looking a various sources for answers or even trying to translate a tutors answers into plain english.

Practical Research: Planning and Design
I've read several books on Research Methods but to date, this one seems to be the best so far. Well written and full of practical examples which helps new and seasoned researchers to grasp research concepts quicker. It has my highest rating.