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  <titleInfo>
    <title>How to do your research project</title>
    <subTitle>a guide for students</subTitle>
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  <name type="personal">
    <namePart>Thomas, Gary</namePart>
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    <edition>4th edition.</edition>
    <issuance>monographic</issuance>
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  <language>
    <languageTerm authority="iso639-2b" type="code">eng</languageTerm>
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    <extent>xxi, 342 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.</extent>
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  <abstract>
"Now in its fourth edition, this book provides easy to follow advice to navigate every step of your research project, from choosing your research question, deciding on your research design and methodology, collecting and analyzing your data, and writing up the finished project. Presenting a clear and detailed roadmap so you don't miss a step, the book includes: * Case studies and real-life examples so you can learn from researchers who have been in your shoes * DIY activities so you can practice your skills * Practical advice on how to organise and polish your writing and build strong arguments * Guidance and examples of how to assess ethical risk"-- Page 4 of cover.</abstract>
  <tableOfContents>Project management, ethics and getting clearance -- The literature review, part 1: searching and constructing -- The literature review, part 2: sharpening your ideas -- Methodology, part 1: deciding on an approach -- Methodology, part 2: the design frame --Data gathering -- How to analyse and discuss the information you gather -- Concluding and writing up.</tableOfContents>
  <note type="statement of responsibility">Gary Thomas</note>
  <note>Includes bibliographical references and index.</note>
  <subject>
    <topic>Education</topic>
    <topic>Research</topic>
    <topic>Methodology</topic>
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  <subject>
    <topic>Social Sciences</topic>
    <topic>Research</topic>
  </subject>
  <classification authority="lcc">SHS LB 1028 T46 2023</classification>
  <identifier type="isbn">9781529757712</identifier>
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