How to complete a successful research project / / Kathleen McMillan & Jonathan Weyers

• Autore: McMillan Kathleen
• Pubblicazione: Harlow, England : , : Pearson, , [2014]; ©2014
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (308 pages) : illustrations
• Disciplina: 371.30281
• Soggetto topico: Report writing; Research - Methodology; Academic writing; Dissertations, Academic
• Persona (resp. second.): WeyersJonathan D. B.
• Note generali: Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover -- Contents -- About the authors -- Acknowledgements -- Preface -- How to use this book -- Part 1: Introduction -- Chapter 1: Taking on a reasearch investigation -- Part 2: Planning your research project -- Chapter 2: Choosing a research topic -- Chapter 3: Framing a research question -- Chapter 4: Writing a project proposal -- Chapter 5: Planning and managing time -- Chapter 6: Working successfully with a supervisor -- Part 3: Researching the literature -- Chapter 7: Finding relevant source material -- Chapter 8: Assessing content in the literature -- Chapter 9: Interpreting published data -- Chapter 10: Note-making from research sources -- Chapter 11: Organising your research materials -- Part 4: Research approaches -- Chapter 12: Using quantitative research methods -- Chapter 13: Using qualitative research methods -- Chapter 14: Conducting experiments and field studies -- Chapter 15: Designing and carrying out surveys and interviews -- Chapter 16: Thinking in research contexts -- Chapter 17: Arriving at a position and supporting it -- Chapter 18: Following guidelines on ethics and safety -- Part 5: Data analysis and presentation -- Chapter 19: Analysing data -- Chapter 20: Presenting data -- Part 6: The writing process -- Chapter 21: Planning the writing phase -- Chapter 22: Writing up in the approved format -- Chapter 23: Writing up in the appropriate style -- Chapter 24: Citing, referencing and avoiding plagiarism -- Chapter 25: Reviewing, editing and proofreading -- Chapter 26: Acting on feedback -- Chapter 27: Presenting your project for assessment -- List of references.
• Sommario/riassunto: A practical, step-by-step guide to planning, researching and writing a research project for undergraduate students approaching a research project for the first time. Undertaking a large-scale, original research project can be extremely daunting and challenging to any student. Using the tried-and-tested Smarter Student series approach, style and pedagogy to deliver timely, practical, hands-on guidance based on real-life experience from students and lecturers alike, this book will be an invaluable tutorial and reference for any student approaching an undergraduate or masters research project for the first time. This book will guide the student through all of the key areas that they will need to deliver a successful research project, providing practical guidance, examples and hints and tips for success on areas such as: Choosing a theme and topic for your research Writing the proposal Working with your supervisor Planning and managing your time and activity Analysing and evaluating data Successful academic writing styles and conventions Correct citing, referencing and avoiding plagiarism Ethics in research Researching and compiling the literature survey Methods of collecting and analysing data Writing-up and presenting your findings An essential guide to academic success!.
• Titolo autorizzato: How to complete a successful research project
• ISBN: 1-292-07348-9; 0-273-77409-3
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910150209003321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II