1st Edition

The Journey to Dissertation Success For Construction, Property, and Architecture Students

264 Pages
by Routledge

264 Pages
by Routledge

264 Pages
by Routledge

Are you about to embark on a research project for the first time? Unsure which data collection methods are right for your study? Don't know where to start? By presenting the reader with a series of key research management questions, this book introduces the novice researcher to a range of research designs and data collection methods. Building an understanding of these choices and how they... Read more

1. Preparing for your Research Journey  2. The Dissertation Challenge  3. Doing the Dissertation – Beginning the Journey  4. The Role of the Supervisor  5. Introduction to the Dissertation Challenge  6. Research Concepts  7. The Practicalities of Primary Data Collection  8. Data Analysis and Presentation  9. Completing the Journey - Writing up and Assessment  10. Appendices

Biography

Elizabeth Laycock is a Professor of Stone Conservation at Sheffield Hallam University

Tim Howarth is Senior Lecturer in Construction Management at Sheffield Hallam University

Paul Watson is Professor of Building Engineering and Director of Partnership Development at Sheffield Hallam University. He was previously the Head of the Department of the Built Environment at Sheffield Hallam University.