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Developing Effective Research Proposals Paperback – 2 October 2006

by Keith F Punch (Author)
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Successful research requires effective and thorough preparation. In this expanded and updated Second Edition of Developing Effective Research Proposals Keith Punch offers an indispensable guide to the issues involved in proposal development and in presenting a well-considered plan for the execution of research.

Dealing with both qualitative and quantitative approaches to empirical research across the social sciences, the Second Edition comprehensively covers the topics and concerns relevant to the subject and is organized around three central themes: What is a research proposal, who reads proposals and why? How can we go about developing a proposal? and What might a finished proposal look like?

New features of this edition include:

-Expanded sections covering research strategy, research planning and academic writing

-Examples of successful research proposals from across the social science disciplines

-A more comprehensive discussion of ethics

-A brand new glossary and chapter summaries

The Second Edition will be welcomed by all those preparing or evaluating research proposals, and will be invaluable across all areas of social science, both basic and applied, and for students undertaking quantitative, qualitative and mixed-method studies.

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  1. Print length
    176 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    SAGE Publications Inc
  4. Publication date
    2 October 2006
  5. Dimensions
    17.15 x 1.27 x 23.5 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    1412921260
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1412921268
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Keith F. Punch is a social research expert and was Winthrop Professor in the Graduate School of Education, the University of Western Australia, and is now Professor Emeritus in the University of Western Australia.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ SAGE Publications Inc; 2 edition (2 October 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1412921260
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1412921268
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 17.15 x 1.27 x 23.5 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
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anicka
5.0 out of 5 stars helpful
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helpful!
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John Willman
4.0 out of 5 stars The following chapters are essay examples - good information in general but may not match with your ...
Reviewed in Canada on 17 July 2014
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First chapter is informative with general information. The following chapters are essay examples - good information in general but may not match with your research aims.
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Geraldine Ahearne
5.0 out of 5 stars Before you write a proposal, buy this book!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 April 2014
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This is a really helpful book on writing a research proposal. Not only does it help you write your proposal but it helps you to understand the process and reassures you that the way you are thinking and feeling is perfectly normal! The examples of proposals are also really useful.
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Linkya
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book to learn
Reviewed in Japan on 4 January 2013
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The book looks great and the structure is well defined, very clear to follow.
I havent finished it yet, just few chapters but it really satisfied me
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MizzKat
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Reviewed in the United States on 20 October 2014
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This book was needed for a class my mom was taking while she is in online school for her doctorate. But the classes go so quickly she doesn't get to really utilize the books to the fullest. It should be good to keep on hand for future reference.
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