How to Read, Evaluate, and Use Research
- Sharon L. Nichols - The University of Texas at San Antonio, USA
- Paul A. Schutz - University of Arizona, Tucson, USA
- Sofia Bahena - The University of Texas at San Antonio, USA
Educational Research Methods | Research Methods (General) | Sociological Research Methods
This text helps students learn how to select, read, understand, and evaluate the research they read. Many texts focus on the process of conducting research and not as much on how students in applied disciplines can assess and apply that research in their future professional lives; this text aims to fill that gap. Organized in the same way as a research article, the book includes a chapter on literature reviews and research questions, followed by three methods chapters (quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods), and a chapter on research conclusions and implications. The book includes a wealth of pedagogical features including Learning Objectives, Check Your Understanding questions, a Guided Application exercise in each chapter, suggested further reading, and a glossary. Three research articles, used as exemplars throughout, are included in the appendix to the book.
I like the different approach to research methods this book provides. Not all students in our course move on to graduate school so this is highly useful for show them how use research in their future careers
Sample Materials & Chapters
Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
Chapter 2. INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW OF DATA-DRIVEN ARTICLES
