Fully revised for the third edition, this popular text provides an advanced yet accessible introduction to the tools, terminology and research perspectives that students need to know in order to engage in academic debate and successfully complete research-based assignments.
Skills for finding information are essential for academic study and beyond. This illustrated guide provides practical advice on how to source and use the right resources. It includes guidance on how to carry out a literature review as well as the skills needed for finding and evaluating information.
The 10 essays of this collection are derived from a group of courses developed by the U. of Birmingham's (UK) Institute for German Studies, which is devoted to the social sciences. The essays consider the (British) research methods used for studying issues in Germany by researchers in economics, political science, international relations, culture, history and socio-linguistics, as well as the different approaches used to study the Federal Republic of Germany as opposed to the German Democratic Republic. A substantial bibliography is provided. Distributed in the US by ISBS. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Introduction - The Nature of Research - The 'Nuts and Bolts' of Research - Getting Started in Research - The Building Blocks of Research - Introducing the Key Research Paradigms - The Types and Uses of Theory in Research - Introducing Research Methods - Academic Standards, Plagiarism and Ethics in Research - Summary of Key Points - Appendix 1: Stages of Research - Appendix 2: Glossary of Terms - Bibliography.