Overview

A practical, step-by-step guide to planning, researching and writing a research project for undergraduate students approaching a research project for the first time. Undertaking a large-scale, original research project can be extremely daunting and challenging to any student. Using the tried-and-tested Smarter Student series approach, style and pedagogy to deliver timely, practical, hands-on guidance based on real-life experience from students and lecturers alike, this book will be an invaluable tutorial and reference for any student approaching an undergraduate or masters research project for the first time. This book will guide the student through all of the key areas that they will need to deliver a successful research project, providing practical guidance, examples and hints and tips for success on areas such as: Choosing a theme and topic for your research Writing the proposal Working with your supervisor Planning and managing your time and activity Analysing and evaluating data Successful academic writing styles and conventions Correct citing, referencing and avoiding plagiarism Ethics in research Researching and compiling the literature survey Methods of collecting and analysing data Writing-up and presenting your findings

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Author:   Kathleen McMillan ,  Jonathan Weyers
Publisher:   Pearson Education Limited
Imprint:   Pearson Education Limited
Dimensions:   Width: 13.60cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.340kg
ISBN:  

9780273773924

ISBN 10:   0273773925
Pages:   328
Publication Date:   12 June 2014
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

About the authors AcknowledgementsPrefaceHow to use this book Introduction1 Taking on a research investigation - how to approach the challenges of project work Planning your research project2 Choosing a research topic - how to decide on a theme for your investigation 3 Framing a research question - how to set targets and formulate hypotheses to test4 Writing a project proposal - how to structure a formal research plan5 Planning and managing time - how to organise your investigation and submit on time6 Working successfully with a supervisor - how to make the most of your relationship Researching the literature7 Finding relevant source material - how to develop your information literacy skills 8 Assessing content in the literature - how to evaluate published information in your field 9 Interpreting published data - how to understand graphs, tables and basic statistics10 Note-making from research sources - how to record information for use in your investigation11 Organising your research materials - how to collect and file information and details of references Research approaches12 Using quantitative research methods - how to obtain and analyse numerical information13 Using qualitative research methods - how to obtain and analyse descriptive information 14 Conducting experiments and field studies - how to design and perform lab and field investigations15 Designing and carrying out surveys and interviews - how to obtain relevant information from research participants16 Thinking in research contexts - how to apply method to produce valid, original ideas for your investigation17 Arriving at a position and supporting it - how to sift fact and opinion and express your conclusions18 Following guidelines on ethics and safety - how to observe good research practice in your investigation Data analysis and presentation 19 Analysing data - how to manipulate and interpret your results with simple, effective techniques20 Presenting data - how to display information, graphs and tables to academic standard The writing process21 Planning the writing phase - how to organise your work effectively to produce the best-quality product on time22 Writing up in the approved format - how to report on your research using standard structure and content23 Writing up in the appropriate style - how to use academic language and well-organised discourse to express your ideas and findings24 Citing, referencing and avoiding plagiarism - how to refer appropriately to the work and ideas of others25 Reviewing, editing and proofreading - how to enhance the quality of your write-up26 Acting on feedback - how to interpret and learn from what your supervisor writes on your drafts27 Presenting your project for assessment - how to submit your work appropriately List of references

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Jonathan Weyers and Kathleen McMillan both work at the University of Dundee. Both have been teaching and lecturing for over 25 years and latterly have specialised in the transferable skills area. They have a track record of collaborative writing and achievement in this area.

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