From Postgraduate To Social Scientist

Author : Nigel Gilbert
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 9780761944607
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book From Postgraduate to Social Scientist written by Nigel Gilbert and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2006-03-03 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Postgraduate to Social Scientist: A Guide to Key Skills is essential reading for any postgraduate or new researcher who is interested in a career in the social sciences.

Author : Nigel Gilbert
Publisher : Pine Forge Press
ISBN 13 : 9781446228753
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book From Postgraduate to Social Scientist written by Nigel Gilbert and published by Pine Forge Press. This book was released on 2006-02-09 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Postgraduate to Social Scientist is essential reading for any postgraduate or new researcher who is interested in a career in the social sciences. The book describes the skills needed for success in moving from being a student to becoming an academic or professional social scientist. Written by experts in the field, Gilbert et al. offer a unique insider's view of how to make the transition. By adopting a clear and accessible approach, this book encourages students embarking on the journey towards becoming a social scientist to engage with every aspect of the process: - Reviewing and writing skills - Using the Internet - Research ethics - Intellectual property rights - Writing research proposals - Project management - Writing a thesis and reports - Creating presentations, press releases and popular articles - Teaching skills - Careers in social science From Postgraduate to Social Scientist is designed for postgraduate students and researchers across the social sciences. It will be invaluable for courses that aim to satisfy the Economic and Social Research Council's 'Training Guidelines' requirements for doctoral programmes. SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university.

Author : Dawn Burton
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1446235513
Total Pages : 522 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Research Training for Social Scientists written by Dawn Burton and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2000-03-15 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With indispensable advice for students from all social science backgrounds, this handbook provides the core conceptual and practical skills to embark on succesful research. The organization of the book reflects the knowledge that is required in order to become a competent and effective researcher. It follows the life-cycle of the research project: it begins with a discussion of ethical and philosphical issues; presents guides to both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis; provides help on using computers in research; and includes advice on how to write up and present a research project. Based on the UK Economic and Social Research Council advice on the training which students should undertake in preparation for postgraduate research, this book will be invaluable for all beginning researchers.

Author : Ray Lee University of London.
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134218214
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Information Technology For The Social Scientist written by Ray Lee University of London. and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-05-01 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Accessible and practical overview to help social reseachers make the most of information technology in relation to research design and selection, management and analysis of research data. The book pinpoints current and future trends in computer-assisted methods.; This book is intended for postgraduate and undergraduate social research methods courses and professional social researchers in sociology, social policy and administration, social psychology and geography. Particular appeal to courses in computer applications for social scientists and researchers.

Author : Anol Bhattacherjee
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781475146127
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Social Science Research written by Anol Bhattacherjee and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2012-04-01 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is designed to introduce doctoral and graduate students to the process of conducting scientific research in the social sciences, business, education, public health, and related disciplines. It is a one-stop, comprehensive, and compact source for foundational concepts in behavioral research, and can serve as a stand-alone text or as a supplement to research readings in any doctoral seminar or research methods class. This book is currently used as a research text at universities on six continents and will shortly be available in nine different languages.

Author : Simeon J Yates
Publisher : SAGE Publications Limited
ISBN 13 : 9780761967989
Total Pages : 293 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Doing Social Science Research written by Simeon J Yates and published by SAGE Publications Limited. This book was released on 2003-10-08 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Doing Social Science Research gives an introductory overview of the process of social research, from research design to data collection and analysis. It provides students and teachers with a mix of resources to help them to get to grips with the main methods of social research. These resources include a set of self-directed activities designed to get students using research methods, as well as a set of readings to support these activities. The readings also provide critical discussions and examples of the range of research methods. The text offers a comprehensive introduction to the full range of research methods in the social sciences, such as: · Survey research · Experimental research · Statistical analysis · Interview research · Ethnographic research · Qualitative data analysis · Discourse analysis The text clearly explains what these methods involve, as well as their basic relationship to arguments in the philosophy of social science. It will provide students and researchers with essential guidance on how to select the most appropriate method in their own research, as well as understanding and evaluating research conducted by others. Doing Social Science Research will be an invaluable resource for students taking introductory courses in social research at both postgraduate and undergraduate level. It is a set text for the Open University's Social Science Postgraduate Foundation Module (D820 The Challenge of the Social Sciences).

Author : Thomas R Black
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1446223639
Total Pages : 768 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Doing Quantitative Research in the Social Sciences written by Thomas R Black and published by SAGE. This book was released on 1999-03-30 with total page 768 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This original textbook provides a comprehensive and integrated approach to using quantitative methods in the social sciences. Thomas R Black guides the student and researcher through the minefield of potential problems that may be confronted, and it is this emphasis on the practical that distinguishes his book from others which focus exclusively on either research design and measurement or statistical methods. Focusing on the design and execution of research, key topics such as planning, sampling, the design of measuring instruments, choice of statistical text and interpretation of results are examined within the context of the research process. In a lively and accessible style, the student is introduced to researc design issues alongside statistical procedures and encouraged to develop analytical and decision-making skills.

Author : Amran Rasli
Publisher : Penerbit UTM
ISBN 13 : 9789835204173
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Data Analysis and Interpretation - A Handbook for Postgraduate Social Scientists (+CD) written by Amran Rasli and published by Penerbit UTM. This book was released on 2006 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : David Wilkinson
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 9781412900638
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Essential Guide to Postgraduate Study written by David Wilkinson and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2005-10-10 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents advice and guidance for postgraduate students in Great Britain, covering such topics as the application process, research proposals, academic writing, networking, and teaching opportunities.

Author : Alan Marsh
Publisher : Social Science Research
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1082 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Postgraduate Students' Assessment of Their Social Science Training written by Alan Marsh and published by Social Science Research. This book was released on 1972 with total page 1082 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: