Anyone embarking on a research project for the first time is likely to be daunted by the research process and the huge array of seemingly impenetrable terminology. This user-friendly yet comprehensive book is divided into three sections. Tehmina Basit carefully guides the reader step-by-step through the entire research process, from getting started and gathering data, to making sense of the data.
Accessible and down-to-earth, Conducting Research in Educational Contexts will prove an invaluable resource for educational researchers everywhere.
Anyone embarking on a research project for the first time is likely to be daunted by the research process and the huge array of seemingly impenetra...
As higher education has made deliberate strides in recent decades to become more inclusive and accessible, the number of students from non-traditional backgrounds has increased dramatically. There has been much study of the effects of higher education on previously underserved populations, showing that it can lead to higher lifetime income and higher status. But there has been little research on what happens to those students once they are in a university. This book fills that gap, taking a close look at this issue and drawing on case studies from the United States, the United Kingdom,...
As higher education has made deliberate strides in recent decades to become more inclusive and accessible, the number of students from non-traditi...
