Designing and Managing Your Research Project
Core Skills for Social and Health Research
- David Thomas - University of Auckland, New Zealand
- Ian D Hodges
Research Design
The book covers:
" choosing research methods
" developing research objectives
" writing proposals
" literature reviews
" getting ethics approval
" seeking funding
" managing a project
" software skills
" working with colleagues and supervisors
" communicating research findings
" writing reports, theses and journal articles
" careers in research.
Designing and Managing Your Research Project includes lots of examples, case studies and practical exercises to help you learn the research skills you will need and also to help you complete crucial project tasks. A key feature is its user-friendly guidance on planning projects and accessing information from the Internet.
Designing and Managing Your Research Project is rich in content, full of practical information with a simple, easy-to-follow layout [...]the book will be ideal for academic and non-academic researchers, teachers and consultants, among others. The authors’ consultative-coaching-advisory and empathy-towards-researchers approaches in discussing the core knowledge in research project management are indeed commendable. Most researchers whilst reflecting on the content will find the book rigorous, relevant, simple and practical
Ronald R. Kumar
The Qualitative Report
David Thomas and Ian Hodges have created a practical straightforward introductory text explaining the knowledge and skills essential for completing a research project...This book will be useful for the more experienced researcher, as well as the novice
Graham Sloan
Nursing Standard
Would like an updated edition due to digital innovations for analysis
A really good book for all undertaking a research project.
Use with undergraduate students (3rd and 4th year) in their preparation and execution of their research projects. The find the 'project approach' helpful and refreshing.
This is an excellent resource for PhD students undertaking research in education and social sciences. I am recommending to students as it offers sound advice and support regarding all stages of the research project.
I have listed this as essential reading for the dissertation students
This is a very helpful book for anyone embarking on their research career. It is well written and draws on a lot of examples, making the research process not so daunting.
Text adopted for all departmental capstone courses offered twice a year.
Excellent overall outline for research proposals
Needed for design Very good
A great source to support students through every stage of the research process
