Grix, Jonathan, 1964-

The foundations of research / Jonathan Grix - 2nd edition - Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire : Palgrave Macmillan, 2010. - xiv, 186 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm. - Palgrave study skills .

Previous edition: 2004

Includes bibliographical references (p. 179-185) and index

1. The nature of research
2. The 'nuts and bolts' of research
3. Getting started in research
4. The building blocks of research
5. Introducing the key research paradigms
6. The types and uses of theory in research
7. Introducing research methods
8. Academic standards, plagiarism and ethics in research
9. Conclusion : summary of key points
App. I. Stages of the research process

The author provides advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students with an accessible overview of the 'nuts and bolts' of research by taking students through the foundations of research in the human sciences

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