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245 10 a| Doing academic research /c| by Ekpe Inyang.;

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505 0 a| Intro; Table of Contents; Foreword; Preface; Chapter One; Part I: General Research Methodology; Chapter Two; 2.0 Introduction; 2.1 Definition of research; 2.2 Purpose and importance of research; 2.3 Characteristics of research; 2.4 The concepts of reliability and validity in research; Questions to consider; Chapter Three; 3.1 Formulating a research problem; 3.2 Conceptualising a research design; 3.3 Selecting a sample; 3.4 Writing a research proposal; 3.5 Developing instruments for data collection; 3.6 Collecting the data; 3.7 Processing the data; 3.8 Writing a research report;

505 8 a| 3.9 Communicating the research results questions to consider; Chapter Four; 4.0 Introduction; 4.1 Types of research; 4.2 Study designs; 4.3 Research methods and instruments; 4.4 Types of questions; 4.5 Sources of influence on data; 4.6 The issue of representative data; 4.7 Triangulation in research; Questions to consider; Chapter Five; 5.0 Introduction; 5.1 Definition and types of data and analysis; 5.2 Definition and types of variable; 5.3 Relationships between variables; 5.4 Levels of measurement of variables; 5.5 Methods of data analysis; 5.6 Displaying and interpreting research results;

505 8 a| Questions to consider part II: Academic Assignments; Chapter Six; 6.0 Introduction; 6.1 Independent study; 6.2 Developing an assignment or academic essay structure; 6.3 Analysis in writing; 6.4 Academic writing and language; 6.5 Accuracy and clarity; 6.6 Writing an introduction; 6.7 Writing a conclusion; 6.8 Proofreading and editing; 6.9 A quick note of advice; Questions to consider; Chapter Seven; 7.0 Introduction; 7.1 Citing authors within the text; 7.2 Bibliography and references; 7.3 References for various literature sources; Questions to consider;

505 8 a| Part III: The Thesis Project and Internship chapter Eight; 8.0 Introduction; 8.1 Allocating adequate time for thesis research tasks; 8.2 Before selecting a thesis research topic; 8.3 Considerations in selecting a thesis research topic; 8.4 Selecting a research topic; 8.5 Getting and working with a supervisor; 8.6 Developing a rationale or research problem; 8.7 Formulating research questions; 8.8 Formulating aim and objectives; 8.9 Formulating hypotheses; 8.10 The literature review; 8.11 Importance of the literature review; 8.12 Theoretical, empirical and conceptual frameworks;

505 8 a| 8.13 Developing a methodology questions to consider; Chapter Nine; 9.0 Introduction; 9.1 Anatomy of a research proposal; 9.2 Anatomy of a thesis; 9.3 Anatomy of a research paper; 9.4 Internship and internship report; 9.5 Hints on oral presentation of a thesis; Questions to consider; Appendices; Appendix A; Appendix B; Appendix C; Appendix D; Appendix E; Appendix F; Appendix G; Bibliography; Index;

520 a| Written in simple and straightforward language, this book will prove useful in reducing the stress that undergraduate students feel when conducting research and embarking on scientific writing. It contains several essential aspects of general research methodology, and simplifies important concepts and procedures that students need to fully grasp in order to tackle their academic assignments with confidence. Assuming no previous knowledge on the part of the reader, it is richly supported with examples, and will serve as a friendly companion to any student who aims for academic excellence. Pract.;

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Doing academic research / by Ekpe Inyang.

Author/creator	Inyang, Ekpe, 1963- author.
Format	Electronic
Publication	Newcastle upon Tyne : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2017.
Description	1 online resource (xiv, 133 pages) : illustrations.
Supplemental Content	EBSCOhost
Subjects	Universities and colleges--Graduate work.

Contents	Intro; Table of Contents; Foreword; Preface; Chapter One; Part I: General Research Methodology; Chapter Two; 2.0 Introduction; 2.1 Definition of research; 2.2 Purpose and importance of research; 2.3 Characteristics of research; 2.4 The concepts of reliability and validity in research; Questions to consider; Chapter Three; 3.1 Formulating a research problem; 3.2 Conceptualising a research design; 3.3 Selecting a sample; 3.4 Writing a research proposal; 3.5 Developing instruments for data collection; 3.6 Collecting the data; 3.7 Processing the data; 3.8 Writing a research report
Contents	3.9 Communicating the research results questions to consider; Chapter Four; 4.0 Introduction; 4.1 Types of research; 4.2 Study designs; 4.3 Research methods and instruments; 4.4 Types of questions; 4.5 Sources of influence on data; 4.6 The issue of representative data; 4.7 Triangulation in research; Questions to consider; Chapter Five; 5.0 Introduction; 5.1 Definition and types of data and analysis; 5.2 Definition and types of variable; 5.3 Relationships between variables; 5.4 Levels of measurement of variables; 5.5 Methods of data analysis; 5.6 Displaying and interpreting research results
Contents	Questions to consider part II: Academic Assignments; Chapter Six; 6.0 Introduction; 6.1 Independent study; 6.2 Developing an assignment or academic essay structure; 6.3 Analysis in writing; 6.4 Academic writing and language; 6.5 Accuracy and clarity; 6.6 Writing an introduction; 6.7 Writing a conclusion; 6.8 Proofreading and editing; 6.9 A quick note of advice; Questions to consider; Chapter Seven; 7.0 Introduction; 7.1 Citing authors within the text; 7.2 Bibliography and references; 7.3 References for various literature sources; Questions to consider
Contents	Part III: The Thesis Project and Internship chapter Eight; 8.0 Introduction; 8.1 Allocating adequate time for thesis research tasks; 8.2 Before selecting a thesis research topic; 8.3 Considerations in selecting a thesis research topic; 8.4 Selecting a research topic; 8.5 Getting and working with a supervisor; 8.6 Developing a rationale or research problem; 8.7 Formulating research questions; 8.8 Formulating aim and objectives; 8.9 Formulating hypotheses; 8.10 The literature review; 8.11 Importance of the literature review; 8.12 Theoretical, empirical and conceptual frameworks
Contents	8.13 Developing a methodology questions to consider; Chapter Nine; 9.0 Introduction; 9.1 Anatomy of a research proposal; 9.2 Anatomy of a thesis; 9.3 Anatomy of a research paper; 9.4 Internship and internship report; 9.5 Hints on oral presentation of a thesis; Questions to consider; Appendices; Appendix A; Appendix B; Appendix C; Appendix D; Appendix E; Appendix F; Appendix G; Bibliography; Index
Abstract	Written in simple and straightforward language, this book will prove useful in reducing the stress that undergraduate students feel when conducting research and embarking on scientific writing. It contains several essential aspects of general research methodology, and simplifies important concepts and procedures that students need to fully grasp in order to tackle their academic assignments with confidence. Assuming no previous knowledge on the part of the reader, it is richly supported with examples, and will serve as a friendly companion to any student who aims for academic excellence. Pract.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Source of description	Print version record.
Issued in other form	Print version: Inyang, Ekpe, 1963- Doing academic research. Newcastle upon Tyne : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2017 1527503224
Genre/form	Electronic books.
ISBN	9781527506848 (electronic bk.)
ISBN	1527506843 (electronic bk.)
Stock number	9781527506848 Cambridge Scholars Publishing

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