The Research Journal. Bassot, Barbara

The Research Journal - Bassot, Barbara


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4 Reading for research 53

       4.1 Deciding what to read 54

       4.2 Targeting your reading 56

       4.3 Working towards a strong reference list 58

       4.4 Knowing when to stop reading 60

       4.5 Keeping a record of what you have read 62

       Alex’s journal 4 64

       Case study – Accessing the right support 65

       Theme 5 Key research terminology 67

       5.1 What does ‘methodology’ mean? 68

      5.2 The links between methodology, and 70

       epistemology and ontology

       5.3 Quantitative and qualitative methods 72

       5.4 Validity, reliability and generalisability 74

       in research

       5.5 Research methods 76

       Alex’s journal 5 78

       Top tip – A hierarchy of objectives 80

       Theme 6 Research ethics 83

       6.1 What are ethics? 84

       6.2 Some common ethical issues in 86

       empirical research

       6.3 Subjectivity 88

       6.4 Maintaining confidentiality and keeping 90

       your data secure

       6.5 Gaining informed consent 92

       Case study – Researching a sensitive topic 94

       Alex’s journal 6 95

       Theme 7 Support and feedback 97

       7.1 The supervisory relationship 98

       7.2 Building a good relationship with your 100

       supervisor

       7.3 Making the most of feedback 102

       7.4 The role of a critical friend 104

       7.5 What to do if you experience difficulties 106

       Alex’s journal 7 109

       Top tip – Be open-minded 110

       Theme 8 Research management 113

       8.1 Managing your research project 114

       8.2 What to do when things don’t go according 116

       to plan

       8.3 Coping with the unexpected 118

       8.4 Getting ready to analyse your data 120

       8.5 Dealing with large amounts of data 122

       Alex’s journal 8 125

       Top tip – ‘Big rocks first’ 126

       Theme 9 Motivation 129

       9.1 What motivates you in your research? 130

       9.2 The role of emotions in research 132

       9.3 Dealing with peaks and troughs 134

       9.4 What to do when you feel like giving up 136

       9.5 Why does it all feel so important? 138

       Alex’s journal 9 140

       Top tip – Treat yourself – you deserve it! 141

       Theme 10 Submission and review 143

       10.1 The finishing touches 144

      


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