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. INDICE: Introduction The Nature of Research The 'Nuts and Bolts' of Research Getting Started in Research The Building Blocks of Research Introducing theKey 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
- ISBN: 978-0-230-24897-7
- Editorial: Palgrave Macmillan
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 208
- Fecha Publicación: 07/05/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés