Bell, Judith, 1930-

Doing your research project : a guide for first-time researchers in education, health and social science / Judith Bell - 4th ed. - Maidenhead, England : Open University Press, 2005 - xv, 267 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [251]-260) and index

Part I Preparing the ground: 1. Approaches to research - 2. Planning the project - 3. Ethics and integrity in research - 4. Reading, referencing and the management of information - 5. Literature searching - 6. The review of the literature -- Part II Selecting methods of data collection: Introduction - 7. The analysis of documentary evidence - 8. Designing and administering questionnaires - 9. Planning and conducting interviews - 10. Diaries logs and critical incidents - 11. Observation studies -- Part III Interpreting the evidence and reporting the findings. Introduction 12. Intrepreting the evidence and reporting the findings - 13. Writing the report.

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