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Thomas, Gary, 1950-

How to do your research project : a guide for students in education and applied social sciences / [manuscript] : by Gary Thomas. - Second edition. - London ;, SAGE, ; c2013. - xix, 307 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Your introduction : starting points -- Preparing : project management, ethics and getting clearance -- The literature review -- Decide on your question -- again -- Methodology, part 1 : deciding on an approach -- Methodology, part 2 : the design frame -- The right tools for the job : data gathering -- How to analyse the information you gather -- Concluding and writing up.

Direct, informative and accessible, this edition of Gary Thomas's book is essential reading for anyone doing a research project. Packed full of relevant advice and real world examples it guides you through the complete research process.

ISBN: 9781446258873 (pbk.) 1446258874 (pbk.) 9781446258866 (hbk.) 1446258866 (hbk.)

LCCN: 2013930449

Nat. Bib. No.: GBB306116 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 016257061 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Education--Research--Methodology.
Social sciences--Research.
Social sciences--Research--Methodology.
Society.
Education--Research--Methodology..
Social sciences--Research..
Social sciences--Research--Methodology..
Society.

LC Class. No.: LB1028 / .T445 2013

Dewey Class. No.: 300.72