Doing Educational Research
- Clive Opie - Part-time lecturer at Hull University in the School of Education
Research Methods & Evaluation (General)
`This book is aimed at Master's students who are engaging in educational research for the first time. [It] provides teacher-researchers with the additional information they need so they can go on to read further and more in depth, having more confidence in the accessibility of such studies. I found it does this well, and is an ideal point of reference for those who are just embarking on a Master's degree. A useful glossary is provided, giving detailed but 'readable' explanations of key terms and phrases' - Primary Practice
Doing Educational Research offers a hands-on guide for students engaged in educational research. It provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the key qualitative and quantitative methods necessary for those commencing research for the first time. Through a detailed yet concise explanation, the reader is shown how these methods work and how their outcomes may be interpreted.
Providing all the essentials for the first-time researcher, the book includes:
· a variety of examples and case studies to illustrate how the methods and techniques can be used in `real-life' contexts
· practical guidance on time management planning research projects and writing reports.
· a broad coverage - including qualitative and quantitative methodologies, data analysis using computer software, ethical issues and the writing-up and presentation of data.
This engaging book has been written by a team of leading researchers with over sixty years of cumulative experience. It has a student-friendly structure which will make it accessible and popular with undergraduates and postgraduates. It will be an invaluable resource for both students and researchers, helping them to undertake effective research in education.
This is an informative read. It outlines key themes and ideas in planning and conducting research. It is valuable to those undertaking reaserch for the first time and would support moth masters and doctoral studies.
This book is on our 'essential reading' list for students who are doing educational research at Masters lever for their PG Cert. One of its strengths is its ability to contextualise methods and strategies to practical application by using case studies and lots of real life examples.
Although aimed as Master's research, this book provides valuable support for undergraduate students, particularly the chapters on Methodology and Writing
Easy to read. This book explains research methods and how and why they are used.
This book is good for the basis of research will will aid the students in their dissertation in 3rd year
An excellent book for post graduate students covering a wide range of key issues in educational research
Very good for anyone coming to education research. Highly recommended - essential in fact!
A good basic introduction to Educational research. It is a good place for readers of the subject to begin. I would suggest further reading for those looking for an in-depth discussion, but a sensible place to start.
This book is an essential purchase for the students as it is a fantastic introduction to Educational Research. It gives a clear guide and provides a suitable rationales for choices of methodological approach. As a text it is a great introduction for first time researchers in Education.
This is a useful reource for any student undertaking educational research.
