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Real world research is a common responsibility of professionals and practitioners in a wide range of both public and private settings. These include teachers, social workers and health service professionals, managers and specialists in business, architects, designers, criminologists and accountants among many others.

Real World Research provides a clear route-map of the various steps needed to carry out a piece of applied research to a high professional standard. It is accessible to those without a social science background while providing rigorous and fully up-to-date coverage of contemporary issues and debates. It brings together materials and approaches from different social science disciplines, seeing value in both quantitative and qualitative approaches, as well as their combination in mixed-method designs.

Updated throughout, the third edition includes:

A brand new chapter on multi-strategy designs
Increased coverage of ethical issues
A chapter on writing a project proposal
Discussion of internet-based research - both as a research tool and as a subject for research
Coverage of evidence-based approaches - seeking to present a balanced assessment of their value

Colin Robson's bestselling textbook is essential reading for many higher education courses, at both undergraduate, taught postgraduate and doctoral level, as well as practitioners and others carrying out a research project as part of their job. A very extensive website, which is closely keyed in to the text, provides additional resources including copious examples of research and further discussion of research issues, links to other useful resources and selected journal articles, annotated lists of further reading and an extensive set of PowerPoint slides.

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9781405182416
ISBN-13

978-1405182416
Edition

3rd
Publisher

Wiley
Publication date

4 March 2011
Language

English
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18.11 x 3.18 x 25.14 cm
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608 pages
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Colin Robson is a Professor in the Centres for Applied Childhood Studies and Evaluation Studies at Huddersfield University, and chief consultant to a major international project on the education of children with disabilities, difficulties and disadvantages, OECD, Paris. He is the author of How To Do A Research Project (Blackwell 2006).

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Colin Robson is a Professor in the Centres for Applied Childhood Studies and Evaluation Studies at Huddersfield University, and chief consultant to a major international project on the education of children with disabilities, difficulties and disadvantages, OECD, Paris. He is the author of How To Do A Research Project (Blackwell 2006).

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1405182415
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wiley; 3rd edition (4 March 2011)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 608 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781405182416
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1405182416
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 18.11 x 3.18 x 25.14 cm

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Jamie Black

Five Stars

Reviewed in Canada on 3 September 2015

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Great book. Useful for research, and was delivered in a timely manner

Claire Simpson

Fantastic guide for MA proposal draft

Reviewed in the United States on 30 April 2014

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This was a fantastic reference during my drafting process. Really easy to read, dip in and out of, and great links to further reading.

Katerina

Essential for doing a MBA

Reviewed in Germany on 27 August 2013

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This book a good alternative to the big hardcover issue of Robson. It is cheaper, easier to handle and offers all the insights to research models that aré required for scientific work. Suitable as well for nature science and for humanities.

Bec

Very useful and easy to follow

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 May 2012

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I have bought this book as a resource while writing my undergraduate thesis in an Australian university. It's designed in a way that it's easy to find the sections relevant for use when required, and is also written in such a way that the chapters or sections can be read to offer a beginning point. There's also an online resource connected to the book which is a very useful tool too. It included links to example readings, further information and any updates on current information. I'd recommend getting a hold of this book if you're in a similar situation to me - it has been a great help.

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Helpful for graduate students in social sciences

Reviewed in Canada on 26 September 2014

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I originally purchased this book for a graduate seminar on research methods in public administration. The reviews were definitely mixed, so I didn't know what to expect. Truth be told I am enjoying this book very much. As a graduate student it is helping me with term projects and will also be a helpful tool for the writing of my thesis. The negative reviews I've read seem to stem from a misunderstanding of the book or its purpose. I would't consider this an appropriate tool for undergraduate students (unless they were in their last year or doing an Honours program), as it is more of a guide for individuals with some research experience or with some academic background. The book assumes you have previous knowledge on epistemological and theoretical frameworks as well as certain paradigms. It therefore makes sense for more advanced students. The writing is clear and concise, with boxes and diagrams that synthesise the information.

Overall, I am happy with the purchase of this book as it's tremendously helpful in working out the practical aspects of my research. I would definitely recommend it to graduate students in social sciences - whether you're just starting your MA or in the process of writing your thesis.

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