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Research doesn't exist in a bubble but co-exists with a multitude
of other tasks and commitments, yet there is more need for people
to save time than ever before. Brilliantly attuned to the demands
placed on researchers, this book considers how students, academics
and professionals alike can save time and stress without
compromising the quality of their research or its outcomes. This
third edition: - is fully revised with new chapters on research and
evaluation ethics, creative methods of collecting data and how
research can make a positive difference; - includes illustrative
case studies throughout the book, and each chapter concludes with
exercises, discussion questions and a debate topic; - is
accompanied by a fully updated companion website. This supportive
book is designed for any student or practitioner who wants to know
how to do research on top of their main job, and still have a life.
Creative research methods can help to answer complex contemporary
questions which are hard to answer using conventional methods
alone. Creative methods can also be more ethical, helping
researchers to address social injustice. This bestselling book, now
in its second edition, is the first to identify and examine the
five areas of creative research methods: * arts-based research *
embodied research * research using technology * multi-modal
research * transformative research frameworks. Written in an
accessible, practical and jargon-free style, with reflective
questions, boxed text and a companion website to guide student
learning, it offers numerous examples of creative methods in
practice from around the world. This new edition includes a wealth
of new material, with five extra chapters and over 200 new
references. Spanning the gulf between academia and practice, this
useful book will inform and inspire researchers by showing readers
why, when, and how to use creative methods in their research.
Co-authored by an international team of experts across disciplines,
this important book is one of the first to demonstrate the enormous
benefit creative methods offer for education research. You do not
have to be an artist to be creative, and the book encourages
students, researchers and practitioners to discover and consider
new ways to explore the field of education. It illustrates how
using creative methods, such as poetic inquiry, comics, theatre and
animation, can support learning and illuminate participation and
engagement. Bridging academia and practice, the book offers: *
practical advice and tips on how to use creative methods in
education research; * numerous case studies from around the world
providing real-life examples of creative research methods in
education practice; * reflective discussion questions to support
learning.
This groundbreaking book brings creative writing to social
research. Its innovative format includes creatively written
contributions by researchers from a range of disciplines, modelling
the techniques outlined by the authors. The book is user-friendly
and shows readers: * How to write creatively as a social
researcher; * How creative writing can help researchers to work
with participants and generate data; * How researchers can use
creative writing to analyse data and communicate findings. Inviting
beginners and more experienced researchers to explore new ways of
writing, this book introduces readers to creatively written
research in a variety of formats including plays and poems, videos
and comics. It not only gives social researchers permission, but
also shows them how, to write creatively.
Crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, disasters, or violent
conflict present numerous challenges for researchers. Faced with
disruption, obstacles, and even danger to their own lives,
researchers in times of crisis must adapt or redesign existing
research methods in order to continue their work effectively.
Including contributions on qualitative and digital research from
Europe, Asia, Africa, Australasia, and the Americas, this volume
explores the creative and thoughtful ways in which researchers have
adapted methods and rethought relationships in response to
challenges arising from crises. Their collective reflections,
strategies, and practices highlight the importance of responsive,
ethical, and creative research design and the need to develop
methods for fostering mutual, reflexive, and healthy relationships
in times of crisis.
Research doesn't exist in a bubble but co-exists with a multitude
of other tasks and commitments, yet there is more need for people
to save time than ever before. Brilliantly attuned to the demands
placed on researchers, this book considers how students, academics
and professionals alike can save time and stress without
compromising the quality of their research or its outcomes. This
third edition: - is fully revised with new chapters on research and
evaluation ethics, creative methods of collecting data and how
research can make a positive difference; - includes illustrative
case studies throughout the book, and each chapter concludes with
exercises, discussion questions and a debate topic; - is
accompanied by a fully updated companion website. This supportive
book is designed for any student or practitioner who wants to know
how to do research on top of their main job, and still have a life.
Co-authored by an international team of experts across disciplines,
this important book is one of the first to demonstrate the enormous
benefit creative methods offer for education research. You do not
have to be an artist to be creative, and the book encourages
students, researchers and practitioners to discover and consider
new ways to explore the field of education. It illustrates how
using creative methods, such as poetic inquiry, comics, theatre and
animation, can support learning and illuminate participation and
engagement. Bridging academia and practice, the book offers: *
practical advice and tips on how to use creative methods in
education research; * numerous case studies from around the world
providing real-life examples of creative research methods in
education practice; * reflective discussion questions to support
learning.
This important book is the first edited collection to provide an up
to date and comprehensive overview of the third sector's role in
public service delivery. Exploring areas such as social enterprise,
capacity building, volunteering and social value, the authors
provide a platform for academic and policy debates on the topic.
Drawing on research carried out at the ESRC funded Third Sector
Research Centre, the book charts the historical development of the
state-third sector relationship, and reviews the major debates and
controversies accompanying recent shifts in that relationship. It
is a valuable resource for social science academics and
postgraduate students as well as policymakers and practitioners in
the public and third sectors in fields such as criminal justice,
health, housing and social care.
This groundbreaking book brings creative writing to social
research. Its innovative format includes creatively written
contributions by researchers from a range of disciplines, modelling
the techniques outlined by the authors. The book is user-friendly
and shows readers: * How to write creatively as a social
researcher; * How creative writing can help researchers to work
with participants and generate data; * How researchers can use
creative writing to analyse data and communicate findings. Inviting
beginners and more experienced researchers to explore new ways of
writing, this book introduces readers to creatively written
research in a variety of formats including plays and poems, videos
and comics. It not only gives social researchers permission, but
also shows them how, to write creatively.
Crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, disasters, or violent
conflict present numerous challenges for researchers. Faced with
disruption, obstacles, and even danger to their own lives,
researchers in times of crisis must adapt or redesign existing
research methods in order to continue their work effectively.
Including contributions on qualitative and digital research from
Europe, Asia, Africa, Australasia, and the Americas, this volume
explores the creative and thoughtful ways in which researchers have
adapted methods and rethought relationships in response to
challenges arising from crises. Their collective reflections,
strategies, and practices highlight the importance of responsive,
ethical, and creative research design and the need to develop
methods for fostering mutual, reflexive, and healthy relationships
in times of crisis.
This important book is the first edited collection to provide an up
to date and comprehensive overview of the third sector's role in
public service delivery. Exploring areas such as social enterprise,
capacity building, volunteering and social value, the authors
provide a platform for academic and policy debates on the topic.
Drawing on research carried out at the ESRC funded Third Sector
Research Centre, the book charts the historical development of the
state-third sector relationship, and reviews the major debates and
controversies accompanying recent shifts in that relationship. It
is a valuable resource for social science academics and
postgraduate students as well as policymakers and practitioners in
the public and third sectors in fields such as criminal justice,
health, housing and social care.
Research Ethics in the Real World is the first book to highlight
the links between research ethics and individual, social,
professional, institutional, and political ethics. Helen Kara
considers all stages of the research process, from the formulation
of a research question to aftercare for participants, data and
findings. It provides guidance for quantitative, qualitative, and
mixed-methods researchers about how to act ethically throughout
your research work. This book is invaluable in supporting teachers
of research ethics to design and deliver effective courses.
Approaching qualitative research for the first time and unsure how
to get started? This book captures what you need to know to jump
into effective qualitative or mixed methods research. The book gets
you up to speed on the specifics of qualitative research, while
showing how it complements quantitative research and how to draw on
and hone your existing skills to conduct impactful research. It
covers the whole research process, from explaining what theories
are for and planning your research design, through gathering and
working with your data, to developing good practice in research
reporting and dissemination. The book also: * Showcases the value
of qualitative research, helping you understand its relevance,
credibility and validity. * Grapples with how to decolonise your
approach, do research in an ethical and inclusive way, and debias
your thinking. * Challenges you to rethink how you conduct research
and choose the most appropriate methods for your project. Giving
you a fuller understanding of methods and methodologies to benefit
your work regardless of the approach you choose, this book
encourages you to discover the joy of qualitative research.
Research doesn't exist in a bubble but co-exists with a multitude
of other tasks and commitments, yet there is more need for people
to save time than ever before. Brilliantly attuned to the demands
placed on researchers, this book considers how students, academics
and professionals alike can save time and stress without
compromising the quality of their research or its outcomes. This
third edition: - is fully revised with new chapters on research and
evaluation ethics, creative methods of collecting data and how
research can make a positive difference; - includes illustrative
case studies throughout the book, and each chapter concludes with
exercises, discussion questions and a debate topic; - is
accompanied by a fully updated companion website. This supportive
book is designed for any student or practitioner who wants to know
how to do research on top of their main job, and still have a life.
This book provides both an overview of, and an insight into, the
rapidly expanding field of creative research methods. The
contributors, from four continents, range from doctoral students
through to independent and practice-based researchers to senior
professors, providing a clear view of the applicability of creative
research methods in all types of research work. Chapters offer
examples of creative research methods in practice, and advice on
how to transfer or adapt those methods for different disciplines
and settings. Research ethics and research quality are considered
throughout. This is a timely handbook which provides information
for novice researchers and inspiration for experienced researchers,
and is essential reading for anyone interested in creative research
methods.
The 'Insider Guides to Success in Academia' offers support and
practical advice to doctoral students and early-career researchers.
Covering the topics that really matter, but which often get
overlooked, this indispensable series provides practical and
realistic guidance to address many of the needs and challenges of
trying to operate, and remain, in academia. These neat pocket
guides fill specific and significant gaps in current literature.
Each book offers insider perspectives on the often implicit rules
of the game - the things you need to know but usually aren't told
by institutional postgraduate support, researcher development
units, or supervisors - and will address a practical topic that is
key to career progression. They are essential reading for doctoral
students, early-career researchers, supervisors, mentors, or anyone
looking to launch or maintain their career in academia. Today's
researchers have many opportunities for disseminating their work,
including traditional and digital publications, written articles,
podcasts, and other media such as zines and graphic books. But how
do they decide which output is right for them, and where to start?
Publishing from your Doctoral Research provides methods and tools
to help assess, identify, and adapt academic work for publication
to support career aspirations. Discussing what publication can
achieve in career terms, this book: Explains how to audit doctoral
research, and any associated materials, to assess which elements
are best suited for publication Provides advice on how to determine
what kind of publication is best suited to different types of
research Discusses journal articles, books, self-publishing, online
and social media options, and alternative methods of publishing
Considers each type of publication in light of career aspirations
Each chapter includes practical examples, tailored to researchers
interested in working in academia, industry or business, a clinical
or practical career, or self-employment. Providing key strategies
and insights to secure knowledge and success, Publishing from your
Doctoral Research is the ideal guide for anyone looking to develop
their career through publication within or outside academia.
Research Ethics in the Real World is the first book to highlight
the links between research ethics and individual, social,
professional, institutional, and political ethics. Helen Kara
considers all stages of the research process, from the formulation
of a research question to aftercare for participants, data and
findings. It provides guidance for quantitative, qualitative, and
mixed-methods researchers about how to act ethically throughout
your research work. This book is invaluable in supporting teachers
of research ethics to design and deliver effective courses.
Approaching qualitative research for the first time and unsure how
to get started? This book captures what you need to know to jump
into effective qualitative or mixed methods research. The book gets
you up to speed on the specifics of qualitative research, while
showing how it complements quantitative research and how to draw on
and hone your existing skills to conduct impactful research. It
covers the whole research process, from explaining what theories
are for and planning your research design, through gathering and
working with your data, to developing good practice in research
reporting and dissemination. The book also: * Showcases the value
of qualitative research, helping you understand its relevance,
credibility and validity. * Grapples with how to decolonise your
approach, do research in an ethical and inclusive way, and debias
your thinking. * Challenges you to rethink how you conduct research
and choose the most appropriate methods for your project. Giving
you a fuller understanding of methods and methodologies to benefit
your work regardless of the approach you choose, this book
encourages you to discover the joy of qualitative research.
Interviews are the most common data collection instrument
undergraduates turn to. No matter what discipline or level, someone
in the course will be doing some interviews. They're quick, cheap
and students think they're easy. The first two are true, but it's
more than just asking a list of questions. This Little Quick Fix
lays out the basic how-to of choosing an interview as a method for
a project or dissertation, and how to do it well enough so students
aren't docked marks for poor or irrelevant data. Practical and
hands-on, readers will be shown everything they need to prepare,
how to do it quickly, and all the pitfalls to avoid. Packed with
checklists, this is the foolproof solution to getting interview
data quickly and effectively. Perfect for undergraduates who need
to do this in a week or two. Little Quick Fix titles provide quick
but authoritative answers to the problems, hurdles, and assessment
points students face in the research course, project proposal, or
design - whatever their methods learning is. Lively, ultra-modern
design; full-colour, each page a tailored design. An hour's read.
Easy to dip in and out of with clear navigation enables the reader
to find what she needs - quick. Direct written style gets to the
point with clear language. Nothing needs to be read twice. No
fluff. Learning is reinforced through a 2-minute overview summary;
3-second summaries with super-quick Q&A DIY tasks create a work
plan to accomplish a task, do a self-check quiz, solve a problem,
get students to what they need to show their supervisor.
Checkpoints in each section make sure students are nailing it as
they go and support self-directed learning. How do I know I'm done?
Each Little Quick Fix wraps up with a final checklist that allows
the reader to self-assess they've got what they need to progress,
submit, or ace the test or task.
After interviews, the most common data collection instrument
undergraduates turn to is a short survey. This requires them to
write a questionnaire. Sounds easy - it's not! This LQF teaches the
art of open and closed questions, how to prompt higher response
rates, when and how to use basic Likert scales, and everything else
you need to know to get the most out of your questionnaire. A good
questionnaire makes all the difference to getting data you can work
with and poor research skill here lowers grades.
Working with data from a questionnaire may seem easy to students
since the data is limited to set questions and responses, but it is
not. Even if students have designed an effective questionnaire
and/or used all closed questions, they still have to collate a lot
of data, develop a system that evaluates responses, and
compare/group responses to determine overall results. This Little
Quick Fix makes this type of data more accessible and teaches
students how to manage, code, and interpret it effectively. Little
Quick Fix titles provide quick but authoritative answers to the
problems, hurdles, and assessment points students face in the
research course, project proposal, or design-whatever their methods
learning is. Lively, ultra-modern design; full-colour, each page a
tailored design. An hour's read. Easy to dip in and out of with
clear navigation enables the reader to find what she needs-quick.
Direct written style gets to the point with clear language. Nothing
needs to be read twice. No fluff. Learning is reinforced through a
2-minute overview summary; 3-second summaries with super-quick
Q&A DIY tasks create a work plan to accomplish a task, do a
self-check quiz, solve a problem, get students to what they need to
show their supervisor. Checkpoints in each section make sure
students are nailing it as they go and support self-directed
learning. How do I know I'm done? Each Little Quick Fix wraps up
with a final checklist that allows the reader to self-assess
they've got what they need to progress, submit, or ace the test or
task.
Interviews are often seen as a quick, cheap, and seemingly
low-stress data collection method, but once students obtain data,
they can be overwhelmed at the amount of information they have to
manage, sort, and analyse, even if they only have a few participant
responses. There are plenty of books on data management, coding,
and analysis, but no student has time to read and internalize this
much detail if a deadline is looming. Use Your Interview Data takes
students through the essentials of managing, coding, and
interpreting interview data so they have the overview needed to
negotiate their data systematically and ensure they are not marked
down for haphazard or incomplete interpretation. This Little Quick
Fix provides students with the understanding and skills they need
to manage, sort and analyse their interview data. Helen Kara's
overview enables students to negotiate their data systematically
and give a complete interpretation for their research method
assignment, essay or project. Little Quick Fix titles provide quick
but authoritative answers to the problems, hurdles, and assessment
points students face in the research course, project proposal, or
design-whatever their methods learning is. Lively, ultra-modern
design; full-colour, each page a tailored design. An hour's read.
Easy to dip in and out of with clear navigation enables the reader
to find what she needs-quick. Direct written style gets to the
point with clear language. Nothing needs to be read twice. No
fluff. Learning is reinforced through a 2-minute overview summary;
3-second summaries with super-quick Q&A DIY tasks create a work
plan to accomplish a task, do a self-check quiz, solve a problem,
get students to what they need to show their supervisor.
Checkpoints in each section make sure students are nailing it as
they go and support self-directed learning. How do I know I'm done?
Each Little Quick Fix wraps up with a final checklist that allows
the reader to self-assess they've got what they need to progress,
submit, or ace the test or task.
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