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Developing effective research proposals / Keith F Punch.

By: Punch, Keith [author].
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Los Angeles : London ; SAGE, [2016]Copyright date: ©2016Edition: Third edition.Description: 186 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781473916388 (paperback).Subject(s): Proposal writing in the social sciences | Social sciences -- MethodologyDDC classification: 300.72
Contents:
Understanding readers, expectations and functions -- Including ethics in social science research Alis Oancea -- Developing a general framework for proposals -- Using theory and dealing with the literature -- Presenting methods and methodologies -- Writing the proposal -- Getting tactics right -- Examples of proposals.
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Item type Current library Call number Status Notes Date due Barcode Item holds
General Lending MTU Bishopstown Library Lending 300.72 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Checked out MMED9011 - Core Reading 22/03/2024 00162567
General Lending MTU Bishopstown Library Lending 300.72 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available MMED9011 - Core Reading 00162566
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

This is your step-by-step guide to success with your research proposal. This new edition covers every section of the proposal, telling you all you need to know on how to structure it, bring rigour to your methods section, impress your readers and get your proposal accepted.

With practical tips and advice throughout, new features include:

Comprehensive explanation of method and methodology, and how to maximize this crucial section of your proposal A new section on mixed methods: an increasingly common approach in research A new chapter on how to get it right with ethics Fresh exercises and activities, now for each key chapter.

The Third Edition provides an authoritative and accessible guide for anyone tackling a research proposal. It is perfect for students in education, nursing, health, and across the social sciences.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 178-182) and index.

Understanding readers, expectations and functions -- Including ethics in social science research Alis Oancea -- Developing a general framework for proposals -- Using theory and dealing with the literature -- Presenting methods and methodologies -- Writing the proposal -- Getting tactics right -- Examples of proposals.

CIT module MMED 9011 - Core reading.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • 1 Introduction (p. 1)
  • 2 Understanding Readers, Expectations and Functions (p. 11)
  • 3 Including Ethics in Social Science Research Alls Oancea (p. 22)
  • 4 Developing a General Framework for Proposals (p. 45)
  • 5 Using Theory and Dealing with the Literature (p. 59)
  • 6 Presenting Methods and Methodologies (p. 77)
  • 7 Writing the Proposal (p. 91)
  • 8 Getting Tactics Right (p. 109)
  • 9 Examples of Proposals (p. 122)
  • Glossary (p. 173)
  • References (p. 178)
  • Index (p. 183)

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Keith F Punch is Emeritus Professor, Graduate School of Education, The University of Western Australia.

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