Denscombe, Martyn,

Ground rules for social research : guidelines for good practice / Martyn Denscombe. - 2nd edition. - xi, 236 pages : illustrations - Open UP study skills . - Open UP study skills. .

Previous edition: published as Ground rules for good research. 2002.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This text identifies key ideas and practices that underlie good research and provides clear guidelines to help newcomers and experienced researchers alike to design and conduct projects. Ground Rules for Social Research is a user-friendly resource for people doing small-scale social research projects. It focuses on the key ideas and practices that underlie good research and provides clear guidelines to newcomers and experienced researchers alike.The book is written for undergraduate, postgraduate and professional students in the social sciences, business studies, health studies, media studies and education who need to undertake research projects as part of their studies.Key features of the book include: The identification of 12 ground rules for good social research Checklists to help researchers evaluate their approach and avoid fundamental errors A clear and jargon-free styleThis new edition of the book builds on the features that made the first edition so successful, adding: New chapters on research design and research philosophy An increased focus on mixed methods research More examples and illustrations Updated material relating to the internet and online research




Electronic reproduction.
Askews and Holts.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.

9780335239375 (ebook)


Social sciences--Research.
Society.
Society & social sciences
Social research & statistics
Stationery items



H62 / .D399 2010