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Research and Education: An Introduction to Methods, Approaches and Processes book cover

2nd Edition

Research and Education An Introduction to Methods, Approaches and Processes

By Sam Shields, Alina Schartner, Will Curtis, Mark Murphy Copyright 2025
212 Pages
by Routledge

212 Pages
by Routledge

212 Pages
by Routledge
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This core text, now in its second edition, provides an easy-to-read, comprehensive introduction to educational research that will develop your understanding of research strategies, theories and methods, giving you the confidence and enthusiasm to discuss and write about your research effectively. Specifically written for undergraduate education studies students, the book guides you through the... Read more

Introduction

1. Approaches to educational research

Part I: Planning an education research project        

2. Choosing a topic and writing a proposal 

3. Reviewing the literature

4. Sampling

5. Data analysis

6. Writing up your research project  

Part II: Research strategies        

7. Surveys

8. Mixed-methods research

9. Case studies

10. Ethnography

11. Action research

12. Narrative inquiry

Part III: Methods of data collection      

13. Questionnaires        

14. Interviews and focus groups

15. Observations

16. Documents   

17. Creative and visual research methods    

Part IV: Theorising research      

18. Using theories and concepts in educational research  

19. Evaluating methods

20. Ethical issues in educational research    

21. Research with children and vulnerable groups

Biography

Sam Shields is Senior Lecturer in Education at Newcastle University, UK.

Alina Schartner is Senior Lecturer in Applied Linguistics at Newcastle University, UK.

Will Curtis is Professor and Deputy Pro-Vice Chancellor (Education, Quality and Standards) at the University of Warwick, UK.

Mark Murphy is Reader in Educational Leadership and Policy at the University of Glasgow, UK.

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