Product Description
Fundamentals of Research in Humanities, Social Sciences and Science Education – A Practical Step-by-Step Approach to a Successful Journey
Authors: EO Adu, CIO Okeke
Format: Physical Hardcopy
In the global south, and South Africa in particular, the increasing demographic, economic and political weight of this part of the world is calling for the development of research capacity, which has so far been lacking, to guide society in making informed choices that suit and enhance the African culture and context.
Fundamentals of Research in Humanities, Social Sciences and Science Education follows all the steps of the research endeavour, from the selection and formulation of a research problem, to the writing or reporting, to the publication of research results.
Fundamentals of Research in Humanities, Social Sciences and Science Education is informed by practical experience. It is easy to read and understand, is context based and interactive, and can be used for self-study.
Contents include, among others, the following:
Fundamentals of Research in Humanities, Social Sciences and Science Education is aimed at students and novice researchers.
Features:
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Identification and selection of a research topic
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Dynamics of a good research problem statement
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Designing the main and the sub-research questions
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The essence of the literature review
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Research designs: meaning, rationales and types
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The research study site
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Target population, samples and sample selection
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Data collection procedures
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Data analysis and interpretation procedures
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Ethical issues in humanities, social sciences and science education
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Presentation of research results
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Writing a good conclusion to a study
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Avoiding plagiarism and writing good references in research
Contents:
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PART 1 THE CONTEXT OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
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Chapter 1 Identification and selection of a research topic
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Chapter 2 Doing your background to the study
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Chapter 3 Dynamics of a good research problem statement
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Chapter 4 What makes the significance of the study plausible?
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Chapter 5 The general purpose and specific objectives of the research
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Chapter 6 Designing the main and the sub-research questions
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Chapter 7 Research hypothesis and relationships with statistical tools
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Chapter 8 Scope/delimitations of the study and definition of operational terms
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PART 2 STRUCTURE OF THE LITERATURE REVIEW AND THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK Chapter 9 The essence of the literature review Chapter 10 The link between theory, empirical studies and research
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PART 3 METHODOLOGICAL ISSUES
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Chapter 11 The synergy between paradigms and research approaches
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Chapter 12 Research designs: meaning, rationales and types
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Chapter 13 The research study site
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Chapter 14 Target population, samples and sample selection
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Chapter 15 Selecting your instruments for data collection
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Chapter 16 Validity, reliability, piloting and instrument trustworthiness
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Chapter 17 Data collection procedures
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Chapter 18 Data analysis and interpretation procedures
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Chapter 19 Ethical issues in humanities, social sciences and science education
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PART 4 REPORTING THE RESEARCH PRODUCT
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Chapter 20 Presentation of qualitative research results
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Chapter 21 Hypothesis testing and reporting of quantitative research results
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Chapter 22 Presentation of the summary of the research findings
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Chapter 23 Discussion of the research findings
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Chapter 24 Key steps in presenting the summary of a study
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Chapter 25 Writing a good conclusion to a study
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Chapter 26 Writing limitations, recommendations and suggestions for further studies
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Chapter 27 Avoiding plagiarism and writing good references in research
About the Author
Prof. Emmanuel O. Adu is an inaugurated professor in the School of General and Continuing Education and acting deputy dean of research and internationalization of the Faculty of Education at the University of Fort Hare, South Africa. He has taught for over 21 years at universities in Nigeria, Botswana and South Africa, and has over 200 publications to his credit.
Prof. Chinedu I. Okeke is a professional teacher trainer and an academic researcher, and is currently head of the School of Education Studies at the University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa.
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