DESIGNING RESEARCH IN EDUCATION by Jon Swain (Editor) ( 9781446294260 )

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DESIGNING RESEARCH IN EDUCATION
CONCEPTS AND METHODOLOGIES

By:

Jon Swain (Editor)

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Paperback

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1446294269

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9781446294260

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SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD

Pub. date:

8 November, 2016

Pages:

280

Description:

This accessible guide helps students understand why careful research design is important and provides a range of designs based on key methods along with case studies and examples, so they can critically compare and use the approach that best suits their project.

Synopsis:

This is a clear introduction to the methodological and philosophical debates in the field of education research. It sets out the key ideas, questions, and dilemmas which inform all research and then, through the careful use of case studies and practical advice from experienced researchers, grounds them in the specific concerns of education and educational studies.Written by experienced academics and teachers the book links broad philosophical principles with practical strategies for designing and conducting ethical and effective research.Perfect for postgraduate students planning their own research in education this book will help you to:* Understand the philosophical foundations of your work.* Conceptualise and refine your research question.* Pick the right methodology for your research.* Embed ethical considerations throughout your research.This book is an ideal companion for any postgraduate student or early career academic conducting research across education and educational studies.

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