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Doing Practitioner Research
- Mark Fox - University of Essex, UK
- Peter Martin - University of Essex, UK
- Gill Green - University of Essex, UK
February 2007 | 224 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd
Doing Practitioner Research focuses on helping practitioners conduct research in their own organisations, and attention is given to the best methods for doing this effectively and sensitively. The authors also attend to the theoretical, political and organisational context of doing research, as well as addressing the ethical and practical issues of undertaking research. The authors cover in detail the range of skills and techniques necessary to make a successful start to the process of becoming an effective practitioner researcher.
This is an ideal text for growing number of practitioners working in health, education and social care who are undertaking research. Fox et al have provided the perfect introduction to why practitioners are in the unique position to conduct research that actually improves professional practice.
This book will be essential reading for those professionals/practitioners engaged in research in their own organisation or undertaking a post-graduate qualification in Health, Social Care, or Education.
Framing Research
Thinking Critically about Theory and Practice
Using Research as a Process for Development
Evaluating Your Own Organization
Researching Your Own Practice
Undertaking Ethical Research
Undertaking Research
Service User Involvement
Writing the Research Report
Research Utilization
Developing the Practitioner Researcher
A useful introduction into research for the clinician. There are many texts like this one, but this will suit some practitioners in their endeavours.
Schoo of Health Professions, Plymouth University
November 13, 2009
