Dawson C. Introduction to Research Methods. A Practical Guide for Anyone Undertaking a Research

4th edition. — Oxford : How To Contents, 2009. —166 p. — ISBN: 9781848033429.Many research projects fail because people don’t take enough time to think about the issues involved before rushing to start the work. It is extremely important to spend time thinking about your project before you move on to the planning stage. Through careful thought you should stop yourself wasting time and energy on inappropriate methods as your research progresses.How to Define Your Project
How to Decide Upon a Methodology
How to Choose Your Research Methods
How to Conduct Background Research
How to Choose Your Participants
How to Prepare a Research Proposal
How to Conduct Interviews
How to Conduct Focus Groups
How to Construct Questionnaires
How to Carry Out Participant Observation
How to Analyse Your Data
How to Report Your Findings
How to be an Ethical Researcher
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