Brilliantly attuned to the demands placed on researchers, this book considers how students, academics and professionals alike can save time and stress without compromising the quality of their research or its outcomes.
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- 2023
- 2022
Qualitative Research for Quantitative Researchers
- 248 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Focusing on the intersection of quantitative and qualitative research, this book provides essential theoretical and practical skills for researchers at any level. It guides those with a quantitative background on how to effectively incorporate qualitative methods into their work, enhancing their research capabilities and broadening their analytical toolkit.
- 2021
Focusing on the intersection of creative writing and social research, this book features contributions from diverse researchers who exemplify the techniques discussed. It serves as a practical guide, demonstrating how creative writing can enhance the research process, from engaging with participants to data generation and analysis. By illustrating these methods, it empowers researchers to effectively communicate their findings while enriching their approach to social inquiry.
- 2021
Qualitative and Digital Research in Times of Crisis
Methods, Reflexivity, and Ethics
- 274 pages
- 10 hours of reading
The book features a diverse range of contributions on qualitative and digital research from various global regions, focusing on how researchers have innovatively adapted their methods in response to crises. It emphasizes the significance of ethical and creative research design, highlighting strategies for fostering mutual and reflexive relationships during challenging times. Through collective reflections, it showcases the importance of responsive methodologies that address the complexities of conducting research in crisis situations.
- 2021
Co-authored by an international team of experts across disciplines, this important book is one of the first to demonstrate the enormous benefit creative methods offer for education research. It illustrates how using creative methods, such as poetic inquiry, theatre and animation, can support learning and illuminate participation and engagement.
- 2020
Creative Research Methods
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Written in an accessible, practical and jargon-free style, this useful book informs and inspires researchers by showing readers why, when, and how to use creative methods in their research.
- 2019
Use Your Questionnaire Data
- 132 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Making questionnaire data more accessible, this Little Quick Fix will teach students how to manage, code and interpret effectively.
- 2019
Use Your Interview Data
- 120 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Taking students through the essentials of managing, coding and interpreting interview data, this Little Quick Fix helps them master interviews as a data collection method.
- 2018
Offering a comprehensive approach to gathering interview data, this resource features detailed checklists designed to streamline the process. It equips readers with practical tools to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in data collection, making it an essential guide for anyone involved in interviews.
- 2018
Crafting a questionnaire can be challenging, yet it is a crucial skill for undergraduates conducting surveys. This guide provides essential insights and techniques for designing effective questionnaires, ensuring students understand the nuances of data collection. Through practical advice and examples, it aims to simplify the process and enhance their research capabilities.