Student recommendation:
Doing Research in the Real World by David E. Gray (2009).
Friday 9 December 2011
Friday 21 October 2011
(DON'T) Sell your dissertation!
No - DON'T!
The following reasons why you should NOT sell your work are outlined here
SHU 2001 Intellectual property policy [online] available from
https://students.shu.ac.uk/rightsrules/othercodesandpolicies/it/19.html
[accessed 21/10/2011 and subject to change]
"Students are treated in a similar manner to staff in respect of ... ownership and management of IPR created while a registered student at the institution. By virtue of the University's Student Terms and Conditions in force from time to time, the University shall take assignment of ownership of IPR generated... [where work is]... created by a Student of the University as part of an assessment procedure, whether formal or informal, pursuant to their selected programme of study... the physical article may be returned to the Student, while the underlying IP remains with the University."
In effect SELLING YOUR DISSERTATION is in breach of the Intellectual Property Rights of the University you studied for - as well as being a REALLY BAD IDEA since you will be held resposible for the supply in the event that someone uses it to cheat. This may mean YOU loosing your degree [this can be done for severe breaches of academic conduct].
From the SHU Rules and regulations site;
"Collusion: this is where a student undertakes work with others, without
acknowledgement, e.g.
knowingly permits another student to copy all "
AND ALSO NOTE (from SHU Rules and Regulations site)
"Cases of alleged cheating identified after work has been formally assessed and/or after an award has been conferred will be investigated in accordance with the above procedures and may result in a reconsideration of a decision previously taken. This may lead to the withdrawal of an award or the award of credit that has already been conferred."
The following reasons why you should NOT sell your work are outlined here
SHU 2001 Intellectual property policy [online] available from
https://students.shu.ac.uk/rightsrules/othercodesandpolicies/it/19.html
[accessed 21/10/2011 and subject to change]
"Students are treated in a similar manner to staff in respect of ... ownership and management of IPR created while a registered student at the institution. By virtue of the University's Student Terms and Conditions in force from time to time, the University shall take assignment of ownership of IPR generated... [where work is]... created by a Student of the University as part of an assessment procedure, whether formal or informal, pursuant to their selected programme of study... the physical article may be returned to the Student, while the underlying IP remains with the University."
In effect SELLING YOUR DISSERTATION is in breach of the Intellectual Property Rights of the University you studied for - as well as being a REALLY BAD IDEA since you will be held resposible for the supply in the event that someone uses it to cheat. This may mean YOU loosing your degree [this can be done for severe breaches of academic conduct].
From the SHU Rules and regulations site;
"Collusion: this is where a student undertakes work with others, without
acknowledgement, e.g.
knowingly permits another student to copy all "
AND ALSO NOTE (from SHU Rules and Regulations site)
"Cases of alleged cheating identified after work has been formally assessed and/or after an award has been conferred will be investigated in accordance with the above procedures and may result in a reconsideration of a decision previously taken. This may lead to the withdrawal of an award or the award of credit that has already been conferred."
Thursday 13 October 2011
Friday 23 September 2011
Databases for Management topics
Emerald - http://www.emeraldinsight.com/
Ingenta - http://www.ingentaconnect.com/
Zetoc - http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/
Ingenta - http://www.ingentaconnect.com/
Zetoc - http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/
Sconul - for occasional use of other libraries
http://www.sconul.ac.uk/using_other_libraries/
SCONUL operates various cooperative schemes to help users of one library make occasional use of another. The list below will show you if you might benefit. (Some schemes listed are not actually run by SCONUL but include many of our member libraries.)
SCONUL operates various cooperative schemes to help users of one library make occasional use of another. The list below will show you if you might benefit. (Some schemes listed are not actually run by SCONUL but include many of our member libraries.)
Evaluating currency of Web sites
From http://liblearn.osu.edu/tutor/les1/
Full tutorials on evaluating web sites based on key areas
Purpose
Author
Content
>Bias
>Coverage
>Currency:
Recognition
Reference
Ohio State University 2008 OSU Libraries Evaluating Web Sites. [online]http://liblearn.osu.edu/tutor/les1/ [last accessed 23/9/2011] net.TUTOR © 1997-2008, The Ohio State University Libraries
Full tutorials on evaluating web sites based on key areas
Purpose
Author
Content
>Bias
>Coverage
>Currency:
Recognition
Reference
Ohio State University 2008 OSU Libraries Evaluating Web Sites. [online]http://liblearn.osu.edu/tutor/les1/ [last accessed 23/9/2011] net.TUTOR © 1997-2008, The Ohio State University Libraries
Lecturer Musings
We are almost ready to run with the 2011/12 lecture series. All around me are heaps of course booklets and lecture notes.
I'm already fielding e-mails from keen students - but I appreciate for many that the first few weeks are pretty tough!
The way that my Dissertation module runs here at SHU means that the first few weeks give students time to firm up a project idea, doing some literature searching and getting some guidance from me before they get their supervision tutors. It makes it a pretty hectic first month for me - but it pays back dividends for students and supervisor staff over the 2 semesters and seems to work!
I'll be covering the general reseach skills and setting weekly targets to try and keep everyone to schedule for the proposal side of the work at least... and in my copious spare time (!) I will be continuing to work on the book.. more news here as it heads towards v0.1!
My aim for lectures this year (I try and improve something each time)
"I am going to try and be an extra 10% more inspirational this year than last year!"
Let me know if I suceeded :)
I'm already fielding e-mails from keen students - but I appreciate for many that the first few weeks are pretty tough!
The way that my Dissertation module runs here at SHU means that the first few weeks give students time to firm up a project idea, doing some literature searching and getting some guidance from me before they get their supervision tutors. It makes it a pretty hectic first month for me - but it pays back dividends for students and supervisor staff over the 2 semesters and seems to work!
I'll be covering the general reseach skills and setting weekly targets to try and keep everyone to schedule for the proposal side of the work at least... and in my copious spare time (!) I will be continuing to work on the book.. more news here as it heads towards v0.1!
My aim for lectures this year (I try and improve something each time)
"I am going to try and be an extra 10% more inspirational this year than last year!"
Let me know if I suceeded :)
Monday 19 September 2011
Thursday 21 July 2011
The good research guide for small-scale social research projects
Denscombe, M
2010
The good research guide for small-scale social research projects
4th ed.
Maidenhead: Open University Press / McGraw Hill
978-0-335-24138-5
Suggested reading
Chapter 12 Documents p216-234
Chapter 14 Qualitative Data p272-306
2010
The good research guide for small-scale social research projects
4th ed.
Maidenhead: Open University Press / McGraw Hill
978-0-335-24138-5
Suggested reading
Chapter 12 Documents p216-234
Chapter 14 Qualitative Data p272-306
Introduction to Research Methods. A practical guide for anyone undertaking a research project
Dawson, C
2009
Introduction to Research Methods. A practical guide for anyone undertaking a research project
4th ed.
Glasgow: Bell & Bain Ltd
978-1-84528-367-4
Suggester reading
Chapter 3 How to choose your research methods p 27-39
Chapter 5 How to choose your participants p48-56
2009
Introduction to Research Methods. A practical guide for anyone undertaking a research project
4th ed.
Glasgow: Bell & Bain Ltd
978-1-84528-367-4
Suggester reading
Chapter 3 How to choose your research methods p 27-39
Chapter 5 How to choose your participants p48-56
How to conduct self-administered mail surveys
Bourque, L. B. & Fielder, E. P.
1995
How to conduct self-administered mail surveys
Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications
0-8039-7388-8
Well worth reading if you have a questionnaire-based data collection tool, check lists are recommended
1995
How to conduct self-administered mail surveys
Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications
0-8039-7388-8
Well worth reading if you have a questionnaire-based data collection tool, check lists are recommended
Advanced Research Methods in the Built Environment
Knight A & Ruddock, L
2008
Advanced Research Methods in the Built Environment
Chichester: J Wiley & Sons Ltd
978-1-4051-6110-7
A series of chapters written by different researchers covering research practice. Possibly more suited for postgraduate researchers needing more in-depth coverage of the methods available.
Some suggested reading
Managing the Thesis (Alan Griffith & Paul Watson) p183 to 192
and
Getting your research published in refereed journals (Will Hughes) p193-206
2008
Advanced Research Methods in the Built Environment
Chichester: J Wiley & Sons Ltd
978-1-4051-6110-7
A series of chapters written by different researchers covering research practice. Possibly more suited for postgraduate researchers needing more in-depth coverage of the methods available.
Some suggested reading
Managing the Thesis (Alan Griffith & Paul Watson) p183 to 192
and
Getting your research published in refereed journals (Will Hughes) p193-206
Friday 15 July 2011
HINTS; Thinking about your topic - Subject Selection
In most cases, researchers must confront the issue of subject selection, although in some where a title is given the emphasis will be on which aspects within that area should be pursued.
Selection of a dissertation research project will usually be confined within the boundaries of particular disciplines even then the possibilities are vast.
It is usally a good idea to get into the mindset that your research will be fluid and potentially change over the time you spend completing it. Therefore your initial subject selection might also change over time.
As your research progresses you may find yourself constantly focusing and refining your ideas. How much this happens will depend on the nature of the discipline and the appropriate research methods.
You might find it handy to narrow your topic area down by constructing a set of lists:
List 1: Topics of interest
List 2: Personal strengths and weaknesses
List 3: Topics of current interest in practice
List 4: Access to data
List 5: Research limitations.
Ultimately you have to make the call on something that will keep you interested for the duration of the project, will hopefully play to your strengths and have suitable access to current materials!
Selection of a dissertation research project will usually be confined within the boundaries of particular disciplines even then the possibilities are vast.
It is usally a good idea to get into the mindset that your research will be fluid and potentially change over the time you spend completing it. Therefore your initial subject selection might also change over time.
As your research progresses you may find yourself constantly focusing and refining your ideas. How much this happens will depend on the nature of the discipline and the appropriate research methods.
You might find it handy to narrow your topic area down by constructing a set of lists:
List 1: Topics of interest
List 2: Personal strengths and weaknesses
List 3: Topics of current interest in practice
List 4: Access to data
List 5: Research limitations.
Ultimately you have to make the call on something that will keep you interested for the duration of the project, will hopefully play to your strengths and have suitable access to current materials!
Hints: Thinking about a topic for your dissertation
This can be one of the most difficult tasks for any researcher, to select a topic and then to focus and refine that subject area to produce a viable proposal.
One of the common mistakes is to set targets which are just too ambitious and not achievable in terms of either the extent of the research or in the level of information which the researcher hopes to uncover and analyse.
Most new researchers are surprised by how little scope can be achieved by a research project in order to get enough depth of research and rigour of investigation of the topic. Clear and early restriction of the study will ensure adequate depth.
You should also consider at an early stage the resources available to you.
These include the number of hours you are willing to put aside each day / week / month to do your studies.
Research is not an easy option. Research is hard work but often the most rewarding form of study. The satisfaction and sense of achievement derived from a project completed well can be enormous; the efforts are well worthwhile and provide the researchers with expertise and insights for future work.
One of the common mistakes is to set targets which are just too ambitious and not achievable in terms of either the extent of the research or in the level of information which the researcher hopes to uncover and analyse.
Most new researchers are surprised by how little scope can be achieved by a research project in order to get enough depth of research and rigour of investigation of the topic. Clear and early restriction of the study will ensure adequate depth.
You should also consider at an early stage the resources available to you.
These include the number of hours you are willing to put aside each day / week / month to do your studies.
Research is not an easy option. Research is hard work but often the most rewarding form of study. The satisfaction and sense of achievement derived from a project completed well can be enormous; the efforts are well worthwhile and provide the researchers with expertise and insights for future work.
Tuesday 12 July 2011
Researching and writing a dissertation : a guidebook for business students
FISHER, Colin et al
2010
Researching and writing a dissertation : a guidebook for business students
3rd ed.
Harlow, Essex: Pearson Education Limited
978-0-273-72343-1
RECOMMENDED CHAPTERS
FISHER, Colin et al 2010 Researching and writing a dissertation : a guidebook for business students 3rd ed. Harlow, Essex: Pearson Education Limited
Chapter 2: Writing a critical literature review p91-132
also
Chapter 0: Introduction p1-29(especially 'Jargon, 'isms' and 'ologies')
2010
Researching and writing a dissertation : a guidebook for business students
3rd ed.
Harlow, Essex: Pearson Education Limited
978-0-273-72343-1
RECOMMENDED CHAPTERS
FISHER, Colin et al 2010 Researching and writing a dissertation : a guidebook for business students 3rd ed. Harlow, Essex: Pearson Education Limited
Chapter 2: Writing a critical literature review p91-132
also
Chapter 0: Introduction p1-29(especially 'Jargon, 'isms' and 'ologies')
Researching and writing a dissertation : a guidebook for business students
FISHER, Colin et al
2007
Researching and writing a dissertation : a guidebook for business students
2nd ed.
Harlow, Essex: Pearson Education Limited
0-273-71007-3
Link is to the 2010 version
Suggested reading (2007 version)
Chapter 2: Writing a critical literature review p78-117
Chapter 0: Introduction p1-27
other chapters eg "Jargon, 'isms' and 'ologies'" 13-27
2007
Researching and writing a dissertation : a guidebook for business students
2nd ed.
Harlow, Essex: Pearson Education Limited
0-273-71007-3
Link is to the 2010 version
Suggested reading (2007 version)
Chapter 2: Writing a critical literature review p78-117
Chapter 0: Introduction p1-27
other chapters eg "Jargon, 'isms' and 'ologies'" 13-27
Writing Your Dissertation. How to plan, prepare and present sucessful work
SWETNAM, Derek
2001
Writing Your Dissertation. How to plan, prepare and present sucessful work
3rd ed.
Oxford: How To Books Ltd
1-85703-662-X
Chapter 3: Getting started p34-50
Chapter 4: Techniques p 51-63
2001
Writing Your Dissertation. How to plan, prepare and present sucessful work
3rd ed.
Oxford: How To Books Ltd
1-85703-662-X
Chapter 3: Getting started p34-50
Chapter 4: Techniques p 51-63
Monday 4 July 2011
Real world research
ROBSON, C.
2011
Real world research.
3rd ed.
Hoboken, N.J Wiley ; Chichester :
978-1-405-18240-9
Suggested reading
Chapter 10: Surveys and questionnaires p 236-277
Chapter 11: Interviews and focus groups p278-301
2011
Real world research.
3rd ed.
Hoboken, N.J Wiley ; Chichester :
978-1-405-18240-9
Suggested reading
Chapter 10: Surveys and questionnaires p 236-277
Chapter 11: Interviews and focus groups p278-301
Questionnaire design, interviewing and attitude measurement
OPPENHEIM, A N.
1992
Questionnaire design, interviewing and attitude measurement
(New ed.)
London: Continuum
1992
Questionnaire design, interviewing and attitude measurement
(New ed.)
London: Continuum
Reading and understanding research
LOCKE, L. F., SILVERMAN, S.J & SPIRDUSO, W.W.
2010
Reading and understanding research.
3rd ed
Los Angeles, Calif; London : Sage
978-1-4129-7574-2
Suggested Reading
Chapter 2: When to believe what you read p 23-52
Chapter 3: How to select and read research reports p53-70
2010
Reading and understanding research.
3rd ed
Los Angeles, Calif; London : Sage
978-1-4129-7574-2
Suggested Reading
Chapter 2: When to believe what you read p 23-52
Chapter 3: How to select and read research reports p53-70
Statistics explained: a guide for social science students
HINTON, P. R.
1995.
Statistics explained: a guide for social science students.
Routledge
1995.
Statistics explained: a guide for social science students.
Routledge
Research methods for managers
GILL, J, JOHNSON, P & CLARK, M.
2010.
Research methods for managers
4th ed.
Los Angeles, [Calif.]; London: SAGE
978-1-84787-094-0
suggested reading
Chapter 8: Philosophical disputes and management research p187-213
Chapter 9: Evaluating management research p214-239
Glossary also very useful (p240-242)
2010.
Research methods for managers
4th ed.
Los Angeles, [Calif.]; London: SAGE
978-1-84787-094-0
suggested reading
Chapter 8: Philosophical disputes and management research p187-213
Chapter 9: Evaluating management research p214-239
Glossary also very useful (p240-242)
Research methods for construction
FELLOWS, R and LIU. A.
2008
Research methods for construction
3rd ed.
Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell
978-1-4051-7790-0
Suggested reading
Chapter 7: Data Analysis p186-245
Chapter 9: Results, inferences and conclusions p263-280
2008
Research methods for construction
3rd ed.
Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell
978-1-4051-7790-0
Suggested reading
Chapter 7: Data Analysis p186-245
Chapter 9: Results, inferences and conclusions p263-280
Quantitative data analysis for social scientists
BRYMAN, A. & CRAMER, D.
1994.
Quantitative data analysis for social scientists
Revised edition.
Routledge
1994.
Quantitative data analysis for social scientists
Revised edition.
Routledge
Doing your research project: a guide for first-time researchers in education, health and social science
BELL, J.
2010
Doing your research project: a guide for first-time researchers in education, health and social science
5th ed.
Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill Open University Press
978-033523582-7
Suggested Reading
Chapter 1 Approaches to research p 5-26
Chapter 10 Diaries, logs and critical incidents p177-190
Several others chapters of relevance in this book (see chapters 2-9)
2010
Doing your research project: a guide for first-time researchers in education, health and social science
5th ed.
Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill Open University Press
978-033523582-7
Suggested Reading
Chapter 1 Approaches to research p 5-26
Chapter 10 Diaries, logs and critical incidents p177-190
Several others chapters of relevance in this book (see chapters 2-9)
The student's guide to preparing dissertations and theses
ALLISON, B & RACE, P.
2004.
The student's guide to preparing dissertations and theses 2nd ed
London: Routledge Falmer
0-415-33486-1
this is a very slim volume - so I would suggest you read all of it (pg 1-93)
2004.
The student's guide to preparing dissertations and theses 2nd ed
London: Routledge Falmer
0-415-33486-1
this is a very slim volume - so I would suggest you read all of it (pg 1-93)
Wednesday 29 June 2011
Writing the Qualitative Dissertation: Understanding by Doing
MELOY, Judith M.
2002
Writing the Qualitative Dissertation: Understanding by Doing
Mahway, New Jersey: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates
2002
Writing the Qualitative Dissertation: Understanding by Doing
Mahway, New Jersey: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates
Writing the Winning Thesis or Dissertation: A Step-by-Step Guide
GLATTHORN, Allan A. & JOYNER, Randy L.
2005
Writing the Winning Thesis or Dissertation: A Step-by-Step Guide
Thousand Oaks, California: Corwin Press
0-7619-3961-X
Suggested reading
Chapter 2: Finding a research problem p17-30
Chapter 14: Mastering the academic style p 135-154
2005
Writing the Winning Thesis or Dissertation: A Step-by-Step Guide
Thousand Oaks, California: Corwin Press
0-7619-3961-X
Suggested reading
Chapter 2: Finding a research problem p17-30
Chapter 14: Mastering the academic style p 135-154
How to Write your Undergraduate Dissertation
GREETHAM, Bryan
2009
How to Write your Undergraduate Dissertation
Houndmills,Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan
978-0-230-21875-8
Suggested reading
Chapter 5: Doing your research p177-229
Chapter 6: Planning your dissertation p 231-257
2009
How to Write your Undergraduate Dissertation
Houndmills,Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan
978-0-230-21875-8
Suggested reading
Chapter 5: Doing your research p177-229
Chapter 6: Planning your dissertation p 231-257
Doing Your Social Science Dissertation
BURNETT, Judith
2009
Doing Your Social Science Dissertation
Sage Study Skills Series
London: Sage
978-1-4129-3112-0
Suggested reading
Chapter 1: Ready to do research? p13-35
Chapter 4: What kind of researcher are you? p61-77
Notes: many references to other works to support readers are given in each section
2009
Doing Your Social Science Dissertation
Sage Study Skills Series
London: Sage
978-1-4129-3112-0
Suggested reading
Chapter 1: Ready to do research? p13-35
Chapter 4: What kind of researcher are you? p61-77
Notes: many references to other works to support readers are given in each section
The Action Research Dissertation: A Guide for Students and Faculty
HERR, Kathryn G.
2005
The Action Research Dissertation: A Guide for Students and Faculty
Thousand Oaks, California: Sage Publications Ltd
0-7619-2991-6
2005
The Action Research Dissertation: A Guide for Students and Faculty
Thousand Oaks, California: Sage Publications Ltd
0-7619-2991-6
Guide to Successful Dissertation Study for Students of the Built Environment
HOLT, Gary David
1998
Guide to Successful Dissertation Study for Students of the Built Environment
2nd ed.
Wolverhampton: Built Environment Research Unit, University of Wolverhampton
1-902010-01-9
Chapter 1: The fundamentals p10-34 Chapter 5: Concluding tasks and thoughts p139-158 Tips for sucessful writing clearly highlighted throughout text
1998
Guide to Successful Dissertation Study for Students of the Built Environment
2nd ed.
Wolverhampton: Built Environment Research Unit, University of Wolverhampton
1-902010-01-9
Chapter 1: The fundamentals p10-34 Chapter 5: Concluding tasks and thoughts p139-158 Tips for sucessful writing clearly highlighted throughout text
Writing a Built Environment Dissertation: Practical Guidance and Examples
FARRELL, Peter
2011
Writing a Built Environment Dissertation: Practical Guidance and Examples
Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell
978-1-4051-9851-6
2011
Writing a Built Environment Dissertation: Practical Guidance and Examples
Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell
978-1-4051-9851-6
Surviving Your Dissertation: A Comprehensive Guide to Content and Process
RUDESTAM, Kjell Erik and NEWTON, Rae R.
2007
Surviving Your Dissertation: A Comprehensive Guide to Content and Process
Los Angeles: Sage
978-1-4129-1679-0
Suggested reading:
Chapter 4: Literature review and statement of the problem p 61-85
Chapter 5: The methos chapter p 87-115
2007
Surviving Your Dissertation: A Comprehensive Guide to Content and Process
Los Angeles: Sage
978-1-4129-1679-0
Suggested reading:
Chapter 4: Literature review and statement of the problem p 61-85
Chapter 5: The methos chapter p 87-115
Research Methods for Science
MARDER, Michael P.
2011
Research Methods for Science
Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
978-0-521-14584-8
Suggested reading
Chapter 2: Overview of experimental analysis and design
Chapter 3: Statistics
2011
Research Methods for Science
Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
978-0-521-14584-8
Suggested reading
Chapter 2: Overview of experimental analysis and design
Chapter 3: Statistics
Doing Your Undergraduate Social Science Dissertation
SMITH, Karen
2009
Doing Your Undergraduate Social Science Dissertation
London: Routledge (Taylor & Francis Group)
978-0415467490
Suggested Chapters
Chapter 1: What is a dissertation? page 1-8
Chapter 2: Getting support page 9-23
2009
Doing Your Undergraduate Social Science Dissertation
London: Routledge (Taylor & Francis Group)
978-0415467490
Suggested Chapters
Chapter 1: What is a dissertation? page 1-8
Chapter 2: Getting support page 9-23
Essential Quantitative Methods: For Business, Management and Finance
OAKSHOTT, Les
2009
Essential Quantitative Methods: For Business, Management and Finance
Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan
978-0230218185
Two chapters to look at
Chapter 4: page 58-76 Collecting data: surveys and samples
Chapter 5: page 77-115 Finding patterns in data: charts and tables
Several others chapters of relevance in this book (see chapters 6-11)
2009
Essential Quantitative Methods: For Business, Management and Finance
Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan
978-0230218185
Two chapters to look at
Chapter 4: page 58-76 Collecting data: surveys and samples
Chapter 5: page 77-115 Finding patterns in data: charts and tables
Several others chapters of relevance in this book (see chapters 6-11)
Educational Research. Planning, conducting, and evaluating quantitative and qualitative research. Fourth Edition.
CRESWELL, J. W.
2012
Educational Research. Planning, conducting, and evaluating quantitative and qualitative research. Fourth Edition.
Boston MA: Pearson
978-0-13-261394-1
Use for :
Chapter 2 p59- 79 Identifying a Research Problem
Chapter 7 p204-235 Collecting Qualitative Data
Chapter 8 p236-264 Analyzing and Interpreting Qualitative Data
2012
Educational Research. Planning, conducting, and evaluating quantitative and qualitative research. Fourth Edition.
Boston MA: Pearson
978-0-13-261394-1
Use for :
Chapter 2 p59- 79 Identifying a Research Problem
Chapter 7 p204-235 Collecting Qualitative Data
Chapter 8 p236-264 Analyzing and Interpreting Qualitative Data
Doing Your Dissertation in Business and Management: The Reality of Researching and Writing
BROWN, Reva Berman
2006
Doing Your Dissertation in Business and Management: The Reality of Researching and Writing
London: Sage Publications Ltd
ISBN 1-4129-0351-3
Chapter 3 p20- 36 On the edge of the beginning [chapter is about developing research perspectives]
Chapter 4 p37-50 The problem with the research problem
2006
Doing Your Dissertation in Business and Management: The Reality of Researching and Writing
London: Sage Publications Ltd
ISBN 1-4129-0351-3
Chapter 3 p20- 36 On the edge of the beginning [chapter is about developing research perspectives]
Chapter 4 p37-50 The problem with the research problem
The Qualitative Dissertation: A Guide for Students and Faculty
PIANTANIDA, Maria and GARMAN, Noreen B.
1999
The Qualitative Dissertation: A Guide for Students and Faculty
Thousand Oaks, California: Corwin Press
ISBN: 978-0803966895
Heavy going reading for an undergraduate, but there are some very good points for those looking in depth at gaining, interpreting and validating qualitative data
Start here:
Chapter 7 p 129-155 Living with the Study: Generating Knowledge through portrayals
Chapter 8 p 156-185 Living with the Study: Getting to portrayals
1999
The Qualitative Dissertation: A Guide for Students and Faculty
Thousand Oaks, California: Corwin Press
ISBN: 978-0803966895
Heavy going reading for an undergraduate, but there are some very good points for those looking in depth at gaining, interpreting and validating qualitative data
Start here:
Chapter 7 p 129-155 Living with the Study: Generating Knowledge through portrayals
Chapter 8 p 156-185 Living with the Study: Getting to portrayals
Research Methods: The Basics
WALLIMAN, N
2011
Research Methods: The Basics
Abingdon: Routledge
ISBN 978-0-415-48994-2
Start here:
Chapter 3 p 29- 41 structuring the research project
Chapter 4 p 42-51 research ethics
2011
Research Methods: The Basics
Abingdon: Routledge
ISBN 978-0-415-48994-2
Start here:
Chapter 3 p 29- 41 structuring the research project
Chapter 4 p 42-51 research ethics
Further Reading: Dissertation Research and Writing for Construction Students
NAOUM, S.G.
2007
Dissertation Research and Writing for Construction Students. Second Edition.
Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann
0-7506-8264-7
__________
Recommended sections or chapters:
Chapter 2, p11 - 17 Selecting a topic and writing the dissertation proposal
Appendix 1, p 171-186 Examples of dissertation proposals
2007
Dissertation Research and Writing for Construction Students. Second Edition.
Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann
0-7506-8264-7
__________
Recommended sections or chapters:
Chapter 2, p11 - 17 Selecting a topic and writing the dissertation proposal
Appendix 1, p 171-186 Examples of dissertation proposals
Monday 27 June 2011
Purpose of this blog
This blog will support the Kindle e-book currently being written by providing suggested reading to support students doing undergraduate (and possibly MSc) dissertations. It might also provide some ideas and help for the long-suffering family and friends of the above!
Constructive comments and book reviews are welcome!
Constructive comments and book reviews are welcome!
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