Law research students often begin their Ph Ds without having an awareness of methodology or the opportunity to think about the practice of research & its theoretical implications. Law Schools are however increasingly alive to the need to provide training in research methods to their students. They are also alive to the need to develop the research capacities of their early career scholars not least for the Research Excellence Framework exercise. This book offers a structured approach to doing so focusing on issues of methodology
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- within the context of EU & international law. The book can be used alone or could form the basis of a seminar-based course or a departmental or even regional discussion group. At the core of the book are the materials produced for a series of workshops funded by the Arts & Humanities Research Councils Collaborative Doctoral Training Fund on Legal Research Methodologies in EU & international law. These materials consist of a document with readings on main & less mainstream methodological approaches (what we call modern & critical approaches & the law and approaches) to research in EU & international law & a series of questions & exercises which encourage reflection on those readings both in their own terms & in terms of different research agendas. There are also supporting materials giving guidance on practical matters such as how to give a paper or be a discussant at an academic conference. The basic aim of the book is to help scholars in EU & international law reflect on their research: where does it fit within the discipline what kinds of research questions they think interesting how do they pursue them what theoretical perspective best supports their way of thinking their project & so on. The book is aimed both at Ph D students & early career scholars in EU & international law & also at more established scholars who are interested in reflecting on the development of their discipline as well as supervising research projects.

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Using a variety of methodological approaches & research techniques in education this book sets out to provide students with the theoretical understandings practical knowledge & skills which they need to carry out independent research. The editors bring together an array of international contributors all of whom identify key research methodologies data collection tools & analysis methods & focus on the direct comparisons between them. Written in an accessible & jargon-free style each chapter sets out the strengths & weaknesses of a key research method by: -identifying specific research designs; -presenting a series of relevant data collection tools; -highlighting the various analytical methods which can be used. The chapters cover the full range of methods & methodologies including internet research mixed methods research & the various modes of ethnographic research. Online materials include tips on how to use the book & links to useful websites societies & research organizations. This is a key book for M-level students & other post-graduates within Education & Educational Research Methods courses. James Arthur is Head of School & Professor of Education & Civic Engagement at the University of Birmingham UK. Michael J. Waring is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Sport Exercise & Human Sciences at Loughborough University UK. Robert Coe is Professor in the School of Education & Director of the Centre for Evaluation & Monitoring (CEM) Durham University UK. Larry V. Hedges (Ph D) is Board of Trustees Professor of Statistics & Social Policy at the Institute for Policy Research Northwestern University US. ...

This fifth edition of Research Methods & Statistics in Psychology has been revised & updated providing students with the most readable & comprehensive survey of research methods statistical concepts & procedures in psychology today. The book assumes no prior knowledge taking you through every stage of your research project in manageable steps. Advice on planning & conducting studies analysing data & writing up practical reports is given & examples provided as well as advice on how to report results in conventional (APA) style. Unlike other introductory texts there is discussion of commonly misunderstood concepts such as ecological validity the null hypothesis & the role of cross-cultural psychology studies. Qualitative research is included in the central research methods chapters as well as being highlighted in specialist chapters which cover content analysis grounded theory interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) narrative analysis discourse analysis & how to tackle a qualitative research project. The book provides clear coverage of statistical procedures &

Includes:: everything needed at undergraduate level from nominal level tests to multi-factorial ANOVA designs multiple regression & log linear analysis. In addition the book provides detailed & illustrated SPSS instructions (updated to version 16) for all statistical procedures including data entry & interpreting output thus eliminating the need for an extra SPSS textbook. Each chapter contains a glossary key terms & newly integrated exercises ensuring that key concepts are understood. A companion website (www.routledge.com/cw/coolican) provides additional exercises revision flash cards links to further reading & data for use with SPSS. The bestselling research methods text for almost two decades Research Methods & Statistics in Psychology remains an invaluable resource for students of psychology throughout their studies.

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This rewritten expanded & updated 7th edition of the long-running bestseller Research Methods in Education encompasses the whole range of methods currently employed by educational research at all stages. It offers plentiful & rich practical advice underpinned by clear theoretical foundations research evidence & up-to-date references. Chapters new to this edition cover: Causation critical educational research evaluation & the politics of research including material on cross-cultural research mixed methods & participatory research Choosing & planning a research project including material on sampling research questions literature reviews & ethical issues Meta-analysis research syntheses & systematic reviews Virtual worlds & internet research Using & analysing visual media & data in educational research Organizing & presenting qualitative data content analysis coding & computer analysis themes narratives conversations & discourses grounded theory Understanding & choosing statistical tests descriptive & inferential statistics multi-dimensional measurement & factor analysis Research Methods in Education is essential reading for both the professional researcher & students of education at undergraduate & postgraduate level who need to understand how to plan conduct analyse & use research. The textbook is accompanied by a website: www.routledge.com/textbooks/cohen 7e. Power Point slides for every chapter contain an outline of the chapter structure followed by a thorough summary of the key points ideal for both lecturers & students. Within the book a variety of internet resources are referred to & these references have been included here with links to the websites. A wide range of supplementary documents are available for many chapters providing additional guidance & examples. They range from guidelines for the contents of a research proposal with a worked example to screen-print manuals for using SPSS & QSR N6 NUD*IST (exportable to N-Vivo) plus data files. ...

Social Work students often find research an intimidating & complex area of study with many struggling to understand the core concepts & their application to practice. This book presents these concepts in an accessible & user-friendly way. Key skills & methods such as literature reviews interviews & questionnaires are explored in detail while the underlying ethical reasons for doing good research underpin the text. For this second edition new material on ethnography is added. ...

This new edition of this excellent guide maintains the standard of the original whilst taking full account of developments in both methodological discussion & the techniques of social research. The organization of the text around the research process is a great strength of the text
- David Byrne University of Durham. Preview the Third Editions opening chapter & guide to its teaching & learning features designed to stimulate student engagement with the content here. The Third Edition of Nigel Gilberts hugely successful Researching Social Life" covers the whole range of methods from quantitative to qualitative in a down-to-earth & unthreatening manner. Gilberts text offers the best coverage of the full scope of research methods of any of the leading textbooks in the field making this an essential text for any student starting a research methods course or doing a research project. This thoroughly revised text is driven by the expertise of a writing team comprised of internationally-renowned experts in the field. New to the Third Edition are chapters on: Searching & Reviewing the Literature; Refining the Question; Grounded Theory & Inductive Research; Mixed Methods; Participatory Action Research; Virtual Methods; & Narrative Analysis. A number of useful features such as worked examples case studies discussion questions project ideas & checklists are included throughout the book to help those new to research to engage with the material. " Researching Social Life" follows the life cycle of a typical research project from initial conception through to eventual publication. Its breadth & depth of coverage make this an indispensable must-have textbook for students on social research methods courses in any discipline."
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Clear coherent & trusted this book is the perfect guide to the main social research methods in use today. The much anticipated third edition of Clive Seales bestselling title further expands its coverage to provide an authoritative introduction to all of the social research methods used to analyze qualitative & quantitative data. Written by internationally renowned experts every chapter is packed with real world examples student-friendly learning aids & helpful practical tips. Highlights of this edition include:
- New chapters covering: research design sampling structured data collection preparing data for statistical analysis coding & analysing qualitative data narrative analysis & interpretive phenomenological analysis (IPA) giving oral presentations writing a research report & content & comparative keyword analysis
- A much expanded glossary now boasting more than 500 definitions
- A re-modelled & expanded website containing lecturer Power Point slides extra chapters not included in the book & downloadable journal articles
- Revised student exercises workshops review questions & key words An invaluable practical resource this book is an essential companion for every undergraduate & postgraduate student starting a methods course or social research project.



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This text offers practical ways in which teachers can move from concern about their pupils & what they are learning concern about their teaching or even concern about other practices such as managing to doing something about it in a practical & disciplined manner. At the heart of all enquiry lies noticing": noticing an opportunity to act noticing something that might be a possibility to try out & noticing oneself in the midst of professional acts whether teaching researching attending meetings administering or supporting colleagues. Noticing can be developed into a disciplined form of enquiry which can turn into research. The art of noticing is what teachers need to develop if they are to improve their practice & undertake successful research in their classrooms." ...

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The Reshaping of British Railways is a piece of railway history every dedicated enthusiast will want in their collection. Bradshaw's Guide has given birth to a wave of nostalgia for our Victorian & Edwardian railway systems. The Reshaping of British Railways another facsimile which will fascinate train buffs is the document that decimated these systems forever. With the British Rail company's failure by the early 1960s to stem the network's huge annual losses the government turned to Dr Richard Beeching. He was to save money by recommending the cutting of redundant routes & services. His two reports The Reshaping of British Railways (1963) & The Development of the Major Railway Trunk Routes (1965) were published by the British Railways Board in 1965 & offer a fascinating snapshot of our nation's railways. In the first part of this historic facsimile Dr Beeching identifies the 2 363 stations & 5 000 miles (8 000 km) of railway line for closure
- over 50% of all stations & 30% of route miles. The second part recommends a small number of major remaining routes for significant investment. Well documented nationwide protests resulted in the saving of some stations & lines but the majority were closed as planned & Beeching's name is to this day associated with the mass closure of railways & the loss of many local services in the period that followed. Now for the first time this iconic piece of railway history is available in its entirety complete with the original tables & maps of routes deemed fit for closure.
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