Doing academic research / by Ekpe Inyang.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Inyang, Ekpe, 1963- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Universities and colleges--Graduate work.

Universities and colleges.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (133 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Newcastle upon Tyne, England : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2017.

Summary:

Written in simple and straightforward language, this book will prove useful in reducing the stress that undergraduate students feel when conducting research and embarking on scientific writing. It contains several essential aspects of general research methodology, and simplifies important concepts and procedures that students need to fully grasp in order to tackle their academic assignments with confidence. Assuming no previous knowledge on the part of the reader, it is richly supported with examples, and will serve as a friendly companion to any student who aims for academic excellence. Practitioners in the field, and even teachers of research methodology, will also find the book useful as a revision guide.

Contents:

Intro

Table of Contents

Foreword

Preface

Chapter One

Part I: General Research Methodology

Chapter Two

2.0 Introduction

2.1 Definition of research

2.2 Purpose and importance of research

2.3 Characteristics of research

2.4 The concepts of reliability and validity in research

Questions to consider

Chapter Three

3.1 Formulating a research problem

3.2 Conceptualising a research design

3.3 Selecting a sample

3.4 Writing a research proposal

3.5 Developing instruments for data collection

3.6 Collecting the data

3.7 Processing the data

3.8 Writing a research report

3.9 Communicating the research results

Chapter Four

4.0 Introduction

4.1 Types of research

4.2 Study designs

4.3 Research methods and instruments

4.4 Types of questions

4.5 Sources of influence on data

4.6 The issue of representative data

4.7 Triangulation in research

Chapter Five

5.0 Introduction

5.1 Definition and types of data and analysis

5.2 Definition and types of variable

5.3 Relationships between variables

5.4 Levels of measurement of variables

5.5 Methods of data analysis

5.6 Displaying and interpreting research results

Part II: Academic Assignments

Chapter Six

6.0 Introduction

6.1 Independent study

6.2 Developing an assignment or academic essay structure

6.3 Analysis in writing

6.4 Academic writing and language

6.5 Accuracy and clarity

6.6 Writing an introduction

6.7 Writing a conclusion

6.8 Proofreading and editing

6.9 A quick note of advice

Chapter Seven

7.0 Introduction

7.1 Citing authors within the text

7.2 Bibliography and references

7.3 References for various literature sources

Questions to consider.

Part III: The Thesis Project and Internship

Chapter Eight

8.0 Introduction

8.1 Allocating adequate time for thesis research tasks

8.2 Before selecting a thesis research topic

8.3 Considerations in selecting a thesis research topic

8.4 Selecting a research topic

8.5 Getting and working with a supervisor

8.6 Developing a rationale or research problem

8.7 Formulating research questions

8.8 Formulating aim and objectives

8.9 Formulating hypotheses

8.10 The literature review

8.11 Importance of the literature review

8.12 Theoretical, empirical and conceptual frameworks

8.13 Developing a methodology

Chapter Nine

9.0 Introduction

9.1 Anatomy of a research proposal

9.2 Anatomy of a thesis

9.3 Anatomy of a research paper

9.4 Internship and internship report

9.5 Hints on oral presentation of a thesis

Appendices

Appendix A

Appendix B

Appendix C

Appendix D

Appendix E

Appendix F

Appendix G

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (EBC, viewed February 15, 2018).

ISBN:

1-5275-0684-3

OCLC:

1020286275