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Research and Evaluation for Busy Students and Practitioners: A Time-Saving Guide
Helen Kara
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Description for Research and Evaluation for Busy Students and Practitioners: A Time-Saving Guide
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Research doesn't exist in a bubble but co-exists with a multitude of other tasks and commitments, yet there is more need for people to save time than ever before. Brilliantly attuned to the demands placed on researchers, this research and evaluation guide considers how students, academics and professionals alike can save time and stress without compromising the quality of their research or its outcomes. It provides a wealth of updated practical information, including research using social media and examples with worldwide relevance. It also includes a new chapter on methodologies, covering a range of approaches including action research, arts-based methods and digitally mediated research.
Product Details
Publisher
Policy Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Weight
28g
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Bristol, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781447338413
SKU
V9781447338413
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-19
About Helen Kara
Dr Helen Kara has been an independent social researcher and author since 1999. Her background is in social care and the third sector, and she works with third sector organisations and social care and health partnerships. While working full-time, she obtained both her MSc in Social Research Methods and her PhD. Helen is a Visiting Fellow at the UK's National Centre for Research Methods, and a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. She is the author of Creative research methods in the social sciences: A practical guide (Policy Press, 2015). She also teaches research methods to practitioners and students, and loves to demystify the processes of writing and research.
Reviews for Research and Evaluation for Busy Students and Practitioners: A Time-Saving Guide
In addition to providing research and methodology guidance, the book is a great tool for continuous learning and could be recommended to researchers and evaluation practitioners at any stage of their career. LSE Review of Books As a postgraduate student fitting study around full time employment and a family, I can honestly say that this book is a godsend. It offers practical advice and useful suggestions that can be implemented for both work and study purposes. Gemma Noon, Academic Chair, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. Helen Kara's thoughtful book is based on extensive practical experience, in diverse settings. She guides a researcher through all the stages of a project, dispelling fear and confusion. Woody Caan, Editor, Journal of Public Mental Health Workplace-based researchers will find this book invaluable. Demystifying the research process, Helen Kara provides a guide for the busy practitioner chock full of wise and pragmatic advice, useful tips and exercises. Kylie Budge, Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences