Your Education Research Project HandbookUpplaga 1

This straightforward book arms you with all the skills you need to successfully complete a first-class education research project. From your initial idea right through to the finished article, youll find this text indispensable. Assuming no prior research experience, this text provides the support and guidance you need to begin writing a research project or dissertation in education. The fictional case study running throughout the book and the conversational style will ensure you acquire the simple, essential information that you need to know about the nature of research, formulating a manageable set of objectives, selecting an appropriate research strategy and evaluating data. Avoids jargon and uses simple and accessible language Structured to cover the whole research process through a fictional case study and lecturer responses Glossary of key research terminology The companion website to this book contains invaluable examples and exercises, including a sample assignment, and can be found at www.pearsoned.co.uk/colesmcgrath From planning and implementation, through to evaluating your research and writing your project, this readable introduction will de-mystify the basics of writing an outstanding research project in education. Anthony Coles is Reader in Post-compulsory Education and MA Education Course Director at Birmingham City University. Much of his teaching involves research skills and supporting teachers in their professional development. Jim McGrath teaches research skills and education management and leadership on a number of undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Birmingham City University.