The foundation of research
Jonathan Grix
- 2nd ed.
- New york : Palgrave , 2010.
- 186 p.
Introduction The structure of the book 1 The Nature of Research The 'language' of research The nature of research The nature of the doctoral process Why do a PhD? The right place to study Matters of time Familiarise yourself Summary Further reading 2 The 'Nuts and Bolts' of Research The tools of research Key terms in research Summary Essential reading Further reading 3 Getting Started in Research Getting started Levels of analysis and types of research Types of study Summary Essential reading Further reading vil 4 The Building Blocks of Research Ontology Epistemology Differing ontological and epistemological views The directional relationship between ontology, epistemology, methodology, methods and sources The 'social capital' debate Summary Essential reading 5 Introducing the Key Research Paradigms Research paradigms Key perspectives in research Summary: Disciplines, perspectives, discourses and interdisciplinarity Interdisciplinarity or 'post-disciplinarity' Summary Essential reading Further reading 6 The Types and Uses of Theoiy in Research Introducing theory The traditional view of theory The role of theory in social research Research paradigms and the role of theory Different uses of theory Inductive and deductive theory and research Summary Essential reading Further reading 7 Introducing Research Methods Quantitative research Qualitative research The quantitative-qualitative dichotomy: A false antithesis Methods Triangulation, mixing methods and data Summary Essential reading Further reading 8 Academic Standards, Plagiarism tmd Ethics in Research Why worry about academic standards, plagiarism and ethics? Ethics In research Continuum of ethics In research Summary Essential reading Further reading 9 Conclusion: Summaiy of Key Points Appendix 1 Stages of the Research Process The stages of doctoral research Stage I Stage II Stage III