3rd Edition
Understanding Education Research A Guide to Critical Reading
1. The Role of Educational Research and Research Literacy 2. Basics of Research Literacy 3. Basic Characteristics of Educational Research Methods 4. Basic Types of Research Articles 5. Understanding Titles and Abstracts 6. Understanding Rationales and Purposes 7. Understanding Questions and Arguments 8. Understanding References 9. Understanding Methods and Procedures 10. Understanding Quantitative Results and Findings 11. Understanding Qualitative Results and Findings 12. Understanding Discussions and Conclusions 13. Technology and Research 14. Advanced Concepts and Techniques 15. The Research Path
Biography
Gary Shank is Professor of Education at Duquesne University, retired and currently the Director of the Center for Qualitative and Semiotic Inquiry.
Janice Pringle is Associate Professor of Pharmacy and Director of the Program and Evaluation Research Unit at the University of Pittsburgh, retired.
