Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- 1. How we know what we know and how we know we know -- 2. Research as a way of knowing -- Phase 1. Essential First Steps -- 3. Selecting a problem -- 4. Selecting variables -- 5. Finding a variable's measurements -- 6. Selecting a research design -- 7. Selecting a sample -- Phase 2. Data Collection -- 8. Collecting data -- 9. Summarizing and presenting data -- Phase 3. Analysis and Interpretation -- 10. Drawing conclusions -- 11. Reporting your research -- Appendix A: 'The Religious Factor and Modes of Psychiatric Treatment' -- Appendix B: A table of random numbers
Summary
An alphabetically arranged reference book that gives guidance on the formal aspects of writing, defines literary terms, identifies commonly misused and confused words, and gives tips on grammar. Suggested level: secondary
