Student Research and Report Writing: From Topic Selection to the Complete Paper

This is an invaluable, concise, all-in-one guide for carrying out student research and writing a paper, adaptable to course use and suitable for use by students independently, it successfully guides students along every step of the way.

• Allows students to better manage their research projects
• Exercises and worksheets break down the research process into small steps and walk students through each stage of the research project
• Offers real-world and lively examples that are attractive and relevant to students
• Based on twenty years of experience in teaching research techniques to students in a way that avoids the methodology “overkill” from encyclopaedic and intimidating textbooks
• Accompanying website includes powerpoint lecture slides for instructors and helpful links to video resources for student. Visit www.wiley.comgowangresearchreportwriting

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction: Start Your Research Journey
Chapter 2 Topic Selection: Getting Started
Chapter 3 Searching for Information
Chapter 4 Reviewing the Literature
Chapter 5 Research Questions and Methods
Chapter 6 Steps of Quantitative and Qualitative Research Designs
Chapter 7 Writing a Research Proposal
Chapter 8 Practical Issues While Carrying Out Research
Chapter 9 Quantitative Data Analysis
Chapter 10 Qualitative Data Analysis
Chapter 11 Writing the Final Report