The Jewish Political Tradition: Volume II: Membership

“The series to which this book belongs is unprecedented. . . . Every one of the chapters enacts a debate that should have a living resonance, not just for Jews, although obviously for them, but for everyone with a historical sense and a political conscience.”―Hilary Putnam, Boston Review “A vast and important resource which will be consulted for years to come by all interested in any aspect of Judaism and Jewish history.”―Ira Robinson, Journal of Religion &amp; Culture (praise for the series)

Doing Your Research Project

History

Bell, Judith

World

Open University Press

If you are a beginner researcher, the problems facing you are much the same whether you are producing a small project, an MEd dissertation or a PhD thesis. You will need to select a topic; identify the objectives of your study; plan and design a suitable methodology; devise research instruments; negotiate access to institutions, material and people; collect, analyze and present information; and, finally, produce a well-written report or dissertation. Whatever the scale of the undertaking, you will have to master techniques and devise a plan of action which does not attempt more than the limitations of expertise, time and access permit. Most people learn to do research by actually doing it, but a great deal of time can be wasted and goodwill dissipated by inadequate preparation. This book aims to provide you with the tools to do the job, to help you avoid some of the pitfalls and time-wasting false trails that can eat into your time, and to establish good research habits. It takes you from the stage of choosing a topic through to the production of a well-planned, methodologically sound and well-written final report or dissertation on time. "Doing Your Research Project" is designed to serve as a source of reference and guide to good practice for all beginner researchers, whether undergraduate and postgraduate students or professionals such as teachers or social workers undertaking investigations in education and the social sciences. This second edition retains the basic structure of the first edition, whilst incorporating some important new material.

Doing Your Research Project: A Guide for First-Time Researchers in Education and Social Science

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Open Univ Pr

Over 200,000 copies sold! Reviewers comments on the 2nd Edition: "The first edition of this book was something of a classic, and a battered and thumbed copy will be found on most researchers' shelves. The second edition deserves to enjoy every bit as much success" - Nursing Times ..."Nicely done Judith Bell - no wonder the book is in its 10th printing" - Social Work Review Since it was first published in the late 1980s, Doing Your Research Project has become the benchmark reference for first-time researchers in social science. This third edition reflects advances in technology and methodology and positions the book to support researchers in the twenty first century. However, the book's formula remains essentially the same because of its unmatched ability to deliver two key benefits: * it enables students to get through their first research projects successfully and without wasting lots of time in trial and error; * in the process, it helps students to develop sound techniques and good practice which will serve them well in future research projects Doing Your Research Project assumes that the reader has no prior knowledge of research methodology or experience of carrying out research. Written in lucid, plain English, it takes the reader step by step through each stage of preparing for, carrying out and writing up a research project. Judith Bell speaks directly to the beginner student, frequently introducing examples from her own experience of, for example, supervision, the problems of getting access to data, and so on. There are regular checklists to help students monitor the progress of their own projects and the book is full of examples of good practice and warnings about pitfalls to be avoided. It serves as a guide to practice for beginner researchers who are embarking on undergraduate or postgraduate study and professionals such as teachers, nurses and social workers who are involved in the preparation and production of research projects. The third edition includes coverage of Narrative Inquiry, Supervision, Intellectual Property, Ethics, Finding and Searching Information Sources (including an extensive section on use of electronic resources such as CD-Roms and the Internet), and the production of Literature Reviews.

Learning from Research: Getting More from Your Data

* How do I begin to plan my research?/par0/par0/ * How can I be sure that I am collecting useful data and analysing it appropriately?/par0/ * Do I need a sophisticated understanding of statistics in order to carry out high quality research?/par0/ If these are questions which concern you, then you will find great support in this reassuring and down to earth book. It tells the story of five postgraduate researchers on their journey to successful completion of Master of Education or PhD degrees. Four of the five were new to research, had demanding full time jobs and so were researching part time - and at a distance. All four undertook quantitative studies and even though two of them claimed to be 'afraid of stats' at the beginning, they all succeeded in producing quality theses. The fifth researcher had previous relevant research experience and had an award which enabled her to carry out a full time qualitative investigation at doctoral level. All five faced sharp learning curves at various times but they learnt from their experiences, as we all do. They discuss very openly some of the mistakes they made, the lessons they learnt and, with hindsight, how they might have done things differently./par0/ A comprehensive glossary, key quotations in boxes and detailed annotated further reading combined with a straightforward writing style make this an invaluable text for any researcher.

Learning from Research: Getting more from your data

The stories of five postgraduate research students (one doing qualitative research, the rest engaged in quantitative research) illustrate principles of planning research, collecting and analyzing data, and using various types of research tools. Although the use of statistics is discussed, focus is on the entire research process. Experimental, evaluation, and ethnographic studies are covered. Bell teaches continuing education at the University of Nottingham, UK. Opie is affiliated with Manchester Metropolitan University. The book is distributed by Taylor &amp; Francis. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Open University Pres

An invaluable tool for anyone carrying out a research project We all learn to do research by actually doing it, but a great deal of time and effort can be wasted and goodwill dissipated by inadequate preparation. This book provides beginner researchers with the tools to do the job, to help them avoid some of the pitfalls and time-wasting false trails, and to establish good research habits. It takes researchers from the stage of choosing a topic through to the production of a well-planned, methodologically sound, and well-written final report or thesis on time. It is written in plain English and makes no assumptions about previous knowledge. This new edition of Doing Your Research Project includes: <ul>
<li> Coverage of latest techniques such as grounded theory </li> <li> A new chapter on ethics </li> <li> Increased examples from health studies </li> <li> New referencing, library searching, and literature review chapters </li> <li> Completely updated references throughout </li> </ul>
This book serves as a guide to good practice for beginner researchers in any discipline embarking on undergraduate or postgraduate study, and for professionals in such fields as social science, education, and health.

Doing Your Research Project 4/e: A guide for first-time researchers in social science, education and health

An invaluable tool for anyone carrying out a research project We all learn to do research by actually doing it, but a great deal of time and effort can be wasted and goodwill dissipated by inadequate preparation. This book provides beginner researchers with the tools to do the job, to help them avoid some of the pitfalls and time-wasting false trails, and to establish good research habits. It takes researchers from the stage of choosing a topic through to the production of a well-planned, methodologically sound, and well-written final report or thesis on time. It is written in plain English and makes no assumptions about previous knowledge.  This new edition of Doing Your Research Project includes:   Coverage of latest techniques such as grounded theory   A new chapter on ethics   Increased examples from health studies   New referencing, library searching, and literature review chapters   Completely updated references throughout   This book serves as a guide to good practice for beginner researchers in any discipline embarking on undergraduate or postgraduate study, and for professionals in such fields as social science, education, and health.

Doing Your Research Project 4/e

Sociology

Worldwide bestseller - over 250,000 copies sold Step-by-step advice on completing an outstanding research project. Research can be daunting, particularly for first-timers, but this indispensable book provides everything you need to know to prepare for research, draft and finalise a methodologically sound and well-written report or thesis, plus it warns you of potential pitfalls to prevent you wasting time on false trails.
 This new edition of Doing Your Research Project has been thoroughly updated and includes:
<ul>
<li> Wider coverage of research ethics </li>
<li> Clear guidelines on the differences between different types of research project </li>
<li> New coverage of "Research diaries" </li>
<li> New sources in further reading plus more information on internet research and the use of electronic resources </li>
<li> Coverage of the latest information on plagiarism </li>
<li> More examples to highlight key issues</li>
</ul> This bestselling book is an essential resource to help establish good practice for beginner researchers embarking on undergraduate or postgraduate study, and for professionals in such fields as social science, education, and health.

Doing Youp Research Project (Open Up Study Skills)

*Interested in purchasing Doing Your Research Project as a SmartBook? Visit https://connect2.mheducation.com/join/?c=bellwaters7e to register for access today*Step-by-step advice on completing an outstanding research project.This is the market-leading book for anyone conducting a research project, whether for the first time or as an experienced researcher honing their skills. Clear, concise and readable, this bestselling resource provides a practical, step-by-step guide from initial concept to completion of your research report.Thoroughly updated but retaining its well-loved style, this seventh edition provides: A brand new first chapter outlining what it means to carry out research, the responsibilities of the researcher, the research journey, and the 'intentional' and 'unintentional' roles of a researcher. An extensive update to chapter nine on using social media in research, to include ethical considerations and how the researcher can use and reference information collected via these platforms and create collaborative connections. An online review of the latest tools for collecting and analysing both quantitative and qualitative data gathered from social media sites, such as Survey Monkey and Google Forms. Further coverage on how to protect research participants, including advice from the NHS on how to conduct research in health-based settings. More detailed coverage of how to conduct effective online literature searches, not only using Google but also other research-based search engines such as PubMed and professionally-focussed sites. To support your learning, questions at the end of each chapter, which prompt you to reflect on your research journey.This practical, no-nonsense guide is vital reading for all those embarking on undergraduate or postgraduate study, irrespective of discipline, and for professionals in such fields as social science, education and health.'The latest edition provides extensive coverage of all that a research student might need to know. The expanse of the topics covered enables this book to be indispensable to a great range of students, not only at different levels of study but also in a variety of disciplines. Bell and Waters present an honest and practical look at a daunting academic undertaking and provide the student with a resource that is currently has no parallel. This new edition brings the text up to date with a look at some of the more creative approaches the research project might take and challenges students to think before making research decisions.'Dr Susan Schutz PhD, MSc, RNT, RGN, Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Oxford Brookes University, UK

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Doing Your Research Project

Doing Your Research Project: A Guide for First-Time Researchers in Education and Social Science

Doing Your Research Project

Learning from Research: Getting more from your data

Learning from Research: Getting More from Your Data

Doing Your Research Project 4/e: A guide for first-time researchers in social science, education and health

Doing Your Research Project 4/e

Doing Youp Research Project (Open Up Study Skills)

Doing Your Research Project

Red Hot Monogamy: Making Passion Last a Lifetime