Wang V.C.K. Scholarly Publishing and Research Methods Across Disciplines (

IGI Global, 2018. — 399 p.There is no singular best method of research. The differing nature of various research endeavors warrant multiple ways of generating knowledge, sharing knowledge, and more importantly, avoiding errors. More recently, the dichotomy between quantitative and qualitative approaches has begun to dissolve as the integrated approach of mixed methods gains popularity.
Scholarly Publishing and Research Methods Across Disciplines is a collection of innovative findings on the methods and applications of research in scholarly publishing, ranging from the analyzation of mixed methods and qualitative/quantitative research, to Deweys scientific method and more. Highlighting a range of topics including higher education, digital divide, and model development, this publication applies a cross-disciplinary viewpoint that will appeal to researchers, graduate students, academicians, librarians, scholars, and industry-leading experts around the globe seeking an understanding of the limitations and strengths in research techniques.ForewordQualitative Research
Scholarly Publications
Cognitive Apprenticeship for Dissertation Writing
Navigators on the Research Path
Whose Side Are We On?
Towards Supporting Academic Authors, Researchers, and PhD Students in Higher Education
The Roles of Quantitative and Qualitative Data Gathering in Survey Research
Scale Development and Factor Analysis
Multilevel Theory Model Development and Dissemination
Community-Engaged Research
Engagement, Publishing, and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Survey Research
Exploring Relationships Between the Consumption of Digital Books and Digital Divide
Addressing the Scholarly Writing and Publication Needs of Graduate Students
Compilation of References
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