Doing Research in the Real World
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Globalization Explained
Theory Explained
Chapter 2: Theoretical Perspectives and Research Methodologies
Ontology Explained
Positivism vs Post-Positivism
Interpretive Schools of Thought
Heuristic Inquiry Explained
Chapter 3: Selecting and Planning Research Proposals and Projects
Gaining Access for Insider Research
Tips: Literature Reviews
'Doing a Literature Review.' Walliman, N. (2006). Doing a Literature Review.Social research methods, Second edition: SAGE Publications Ltd
Refining Research Questions
Chapter 4: Research Ethics
Ethics Explained
Ethical Issues in Online Research
Managing Researcher Safety
Chapter 5: Searching, Critically Reviewing and Using the Literature
Literature Review Overview
'Chapter 1 from Ridley 2012. The Literature Review: A Step-by-Step Guide for Student. SAGE Publications Ltd.
Chapter 6: Research Design: Quantitative Methods
Types of Questions
Preparing to Select Samples
Validity Explained
Chapter 7: Research Design: Qualitative Methods
Emergent Themes Explained
Using Photos in Interviews
Practising Ethical Qualitative Research
Chapter 8: Research Design: Mixed Methods
Mixed Methods Explained
Defining Mixed Methods
Forming Mixed Methods Questions
Chapter 9: Sampling Strategies
Non-Probability Sampling Designs
Quota Sampling Explained
Convenience Sampling Challenges
Mixed Methods Sampling Strategies
Chapter 10: Designing Descriptive and Analytical Surveys
Surveys Explained
Controlling Total Survey Error
Developing Ethical Surveys
Chapter 11: Designing Case Studies
Selecting Case Studies
Analytic Generalization Explained
Case Study Databases Explained
Case Study Designs Explained
Analysing Evidence
Chapter 12: Designing Evaluations
Impact Analysis Theory Overview
'The Theory of Impact Analysis'. Mohr. Impact Analysis for Program Evaluation. 1996. SAGE Inc
Force-Field Analysis Explained
Planning an Evaluation
'Planning an Evaluation'. Fox et al. An Introduction to Evaluation. 2016
Evaluation Ethics Explained
Chapter 13: Action Research and Change
Insider Action Research Projects
Cooperative Inquiry Explained
Carrying Out Your Plans
'Carrying out your action plans'. McNiff. Action Research: All You Need to Know. 2016. SAGE Publications Ltd.
Chapter 14: Questionnaires and Surveys
Using the Q-Sort Methodology
Importance of Demographic Measures
Open vs Closed Questions
Self-Administered Online Questionnaires Explained
Chapter 15: Interviewing
Benefits of Interviews
Validity in Interviewing
Chapter 16: Non-Participant Observation
Non-Participant Observation Explained
Using Trained Observers
Maintaining Observation Objectivity
Chapter 17: Ethnography and Participant Observation
Chicago School of Ethnography
Complete-Member Ethnography
Communicating with Participants
Madden (2017) Being Ethnographic: A Guide to the Theory and Practice of Ethnography. Second Edition. SAGE Publications Ltd.
How to Leave the Field
‘“Getting Out” in Ethnography’. Roberta Rehner Iversen. Qualitative Social Work
Vol 8, Issue 1, pp. 9 - 26. First published date: March-01-2009. doi: 10.1177/1473325008100423
Writing Field Notes
Staying Close, Not Too Close
Chapter 18: Focus Groups
Data Analysis Challenges
Analysing Focus Group Data
Focus Group Ethical Issues
Chapter 19: Unobtrusive Measures
Chapter 20: Visual Research Methods
Myth of Transparency
Visual Content Analysis
‘Strong is the new skinny’: A content analysis of #fitspiration images on Instagram
Using Photos in Interviews
Critical Visual Analysis
Photo Novella Benefits
Ethics in Visual Research
Chapter 21: Digital Research Methods
Obtrusive-Unobtrusive Framework
Hewson et al, Internet Research Methods. Second Edition. 2015. SAGE Publications Ltd.
Chapter 22: Secondary Data and Research
Chapter 25: Getting Started Using NVivo
Coding Basics
'Coding Basics'. Qualitative Data Analysis with Nvivo. Bazeley and Jackson. Second Edition. SAGE Publications Ltd. 2013
Chapter 26: Analysing and Presenting Qualititiative Data
Reflexivity Explained
Reflexivity Applications
Chapter 27: Writing Up the Research
Writing a Literature Review
'Introduction'. Ridley. The Literature Review: A Step-by-Step Guide for Students. SAGE Publications Ltd. 2012.
Research Writing Ethics
Developing Your Voice
'Writer Voice'. Doing & Writing Qualitative Research. Third Edition. Holliday. SAGE Publications Ltd. 2016.
Chapter 28: Preparing for Presentations and Vivas
Preparing for a Presentation
Presenting at the Viva