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1 online resource (221 pages) |
| Contents |
Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; List of tables; Preface; PART I: An overview of the research process; 1. Introduction; Research paradigms; 2. The general background; Introduction; Foundation principles; The historical background; The concept of 'perspectives'; Clarifying other key concepts; 3. Posing the questions; The two basic types of studies; Formulating studies in relation to questions on perspectives; Project title; Research aim; The issue; Central guiding question; Project title; The issue to be examined in the project; Background |
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General guiding questionProject title; The issue to be examined in the project; Background; General guiding question; Significance of the research; 4. What is theory and what is its value?; What is theory?; Selecting participants; What is the value of this kind of theory?; 5. An example of a 'perspectives' study; Introduction; The study; The nature of the first competency: The ability to motivate students; Expected outcomes because of the first competency; Conclusion; 6. An example of a study on how participants 'deal with' a particular phenomenon |
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How teachers 'deal with' their work in inclusive classroomsA 'grounded typology' of teachers regarding how they 'deal with' their classroom work in an 'inclusive classroom'; Conclusion; PART II: Extending the range of interpretivist studies; 7. A proposal for a perspectives study; Title; The aim of the study; Definition of terms; The background; Substantial and original contribution to knowledge; Overview of the related literature; Research plan; 8. A proposal for a study of how people 'deal with' a phenomenon; Project title; The research aim; Definition of terms; The context |
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Literature overviewThe specific aim of the study; Substantial and original contribution to knowledge; The research plan; 9. A proposal for a policy study; Title; Aim; Background; Elaboration on the research aim; Background literature; The research plan; 10. A proposal for a life history study; Title; Research aim; Significance; The background; The research plan; The selection of participants; Data collection and analysis; 11. A proposal for an interactionist historical study; Title; Aim; The background; Significance; The research plan; Data analysis; Expected outcomes; Benefit |
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12. Research based on problem-focused proposals: Proposal no. 1Title; Project summary; The research aim; The research context; Overview of the literature; The research plan; 13. Research based on problem-focused proposals: Proposal no. 2; Title; Project summary; The background; Research aim; Central research questions; Significance of the research; Background literature; The research plan; References; Index |
| Summary |
The new edition of Planning Your Qualitative Research Thesis and Project provides easily accessible worked examples and valuable models which can be used as guides for plans and proposals. By demonstrating the thought and forward planning that is required when proposing a credible interpretivist study, this book provides the reader with allthe theory and practical understanding necessary to conduct a successful qualitative research project. This new edition provides examples of contemporary topics related to a range of countries across the developed and developing world, and new chapters which include: An example of a 'perspectives' study Policy studies and the interpretivist paradigm Life history studies Interactionist historical studies The interpretivist paradigm and research based on 'problem focused' ideas With chapters and studies providing contemporary and relevant examples, this new edition is the perfect introductory guide for students looking to complete their first qualitative thesis project. Bridging the gap between theory and practice, it is an accessible introduction, andan invaluable resource for early stage doctoral students, and for students undertaking research and enquiry |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
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Education -- Research -- Methodology
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Qualitative research.
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education.
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higher education.
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interpretivist research.
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qualitative research.
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qualitative study.
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research methods.
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research methods in education.
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thesis preparation.
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tom o'donoghue.
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Education -- Research -- Methodology
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Qualitative research
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781351165556 |
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1351165550 |
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9781351165549 |
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1351165542 |
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9781351165532 |
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1351165534 |
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9781351165563 |
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1351165569 |
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