Product Description
Designing your First Research Proposal (2nd edition)
Authors: R Vithal, J Jansen
Format: Physical Hardcopy
This popular manual has received an updated and modern look while maintaining its succinct content.
Key Benefits:
• Clear and coherent strategy for preparing a research proposal for basic to advanced research
• Can be used in a variety of educational contexts in both tertiary and secondary education
• Workbook format for use in workshops for doctoral, Master’s and baccalaureate students
• Appropriate across many disciplines
• Accessible to English second-language speakers
• Interactive structure promotes self-directed research training - suitable for distance education.
Contents:
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Guidelines for the effective use of this manual
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Steps in Writing a Research Proposal
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Selecting a Focus
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Identifying Critical Questions
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Stating a Rationale
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Conducting a Literature Review
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Locating a Conceptual/Theoretical Framework
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Preparing a Data Collection Plan
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Planning for Data Analysis
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Anticipating the Report Outline
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Dealing with Validity and Reliability Concerns
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Acknowledging the Limitations of the Research
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Protecting Human Subjects (Ethics)
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Estimating the Budget
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Final Thoughts
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Further Reading
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Web Links/Resources
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