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The Good Research Guide: For Small-scale Social Research Projects [Paperback]

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Paperback: 272 pages
Publisher: Open University Press; 2 edition (1 Jun 2003)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0335213030
ISBN-13: 978-0335213030
Product Dimensions: 22.8 x 14.8 x 2 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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The Good Research Guide has been a bestselling introduction to the basics of social research since it was first published in 1998. This new second edition of the book offers the same clear guidance on how to conduct successful small-scale research projects and adds even more value by including new sections on internet research, phenomenology, grounded theory and image-based methods.

The book provides:

a clear summary of the relevant strategies, methods and approaches
to data analysis
a jargon-free coverage of the key issues
an attractive layout and user-friendly presentation
checklists to guide good practice.

Practical and comprehensive, The Good Research Guide is an invaluable tool for students of education, health studies, business studies and other social sciences, who need to conduct small-scale research projects as part of undergraduate, postgraduate or professional studies.

About the Author

Martyn Denscombe is Professor of Social Research at De Montfort University.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great for the basics, 17 Jun 2004

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This review is from: Good Research Guide: For Small-scale Social Research Projects (Paperback)

I am a first year PhD student (pure research and no taught modules or recommended reading) and found this book to be really helpful for getting started with the basics, even though I have already chosen my research method and proposal. It comes in small bite-size chunks with a few gems to get you thinking. I'm a 'get it done quick' kinda girl, so this was great for my style of 'action' learning. If you're more of a deep thinker, this may not be for you.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent buy!, 3 April 2009

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If you can only justify buying one research book, then I recommend this one. It is a gem for anyone undertaking small-scale research. I am currently writing a dissertation and have found this to be the most accessible of my books on the methodology, etc. of research. The book is written in a very user-friendly style - which cannot be said of some of the other similar books I have bought. Fantastic for useful quotes and information to actually assist you when planning, undertaking and writing up the research project. Well worth every penny!

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3.0 out of 5 stars A must for students, 15 Aug 2001

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One of the recommended course texts for the course I am on, and has been worth every penny! It contains some useful checklists, and although not an exhaustive text on qualitative research, it has been very useful.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent purchase
This book is excellent for any novice researcher like myself. I needed it for an assignment and I used this as one of my key reference books.

Published 10 months ago by S Costar

5.0 out of 5 stars This is NOT a dry boring rambling academic text
Excellent introduction to research methodologies and methods. If you need a quick and accessible overview of most (if not all) social science methodologies, this is the book you... Read more

Published 15 months ago by Julie & co.

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for dissertations!!
This book has been written in easy to understand terminology, perfect for students studying at all higher education levels.

Buy it now!! It's cheap at twice the price.

Published 17 months ago by J. Hevey

4.0 out of 5 stars Useful
I've found this useful for my University research project. Its fairly easy to read given its less than riveting subject matter!

Published 19 months ago by Mrs. Sl Anstey

5.0 out of 5 stars As the title says...
This book was very useful for a research exam I had on my social work degree course. Covered everything I needed to know.

Published 23 months ago by Fun Biker

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent study companion
A marvellous companion for small scale qualitative research studies. As a first-time researcher I found this an invaluable asset. Can highly recommend this text.

Published on 3 Dec 2009 by Cathryn Sarsfield

4.0 out of 5 stars debs
A good research reference book - with checklists . A bit heavy for degree students - but usefull for Msc and beyond

Published on 7 Nov 2009 by Charlie B

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for research
This book is very useful when undertaking a small scale research project. It provides really useful tips and gives you a good insight into research and how to carry it out.

Published on 28 Oct 2009 by Mr. M. D. Smith

5.0 out of 5 stars Dissertation gold!
I was recommended to buy this book when i was writing my dissertation last year and i could not have done without it! Read more

Published on 23 Sep 2009 by Ms. Fs Wright

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent
This book is set out extremely well in an easy-to-read fashion. I wish I had bought this first before reading other material on research.

Published on 5 Jun 2009 by A. Sanderson

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