Methodologies for Practice Research
Approaches for Professional Doctorates
- Carol Costley - University of Middlesex
- John Fulton - University of Sunderland, UK
Sharp and focused, this book provides the need-to-know information on how to design and implement a good, high quality research project.
Oriented around real-world application, it emphasizes the aspects of research most relevant to conducting practice-based research. Assuming no prior knowledge, but appropriate for experienced learners, it builds knowledge at a sustainable pace.
It offers readers:
- A no frills guide to methodology and the theory of conducting research
- Strategies for communicating complex ideas
- Insight into common impact-driven methods like action research, case study, and mixed methods
- Ways to develop systematic research projects within the boundaries of everyday working life
- Ample opportunities to test and apply newfound knowledge.
With streamlined advice tailored specifically to support research in professional contexts, this book is the essential toolkit every researcher who is embarking on a practice-led project needs.
Perfect for students new to research and for their teachers undertaking their own academic research. Useful and essential
A well written text that provides focused information on how to structure and implement a research project. Each chapter provides accessible information to support the development of the research project.
Offers clear and concise advice of all areas of research
I used this book to offer students the opportunity to explore different methodologies for doing research in their practice. It really helped them to understand the concepts and steps in the research process.
Great overview of methodologies, easy to read and understand.
It has not been delivered to me.
The types of practice research that the book concentrates on is outside the scope of our creative industries cohort.
We hav a number of students who seek to mix policy and practice. Depending upon the topic (hence why not essential), this will be a useful core document to refer doctoral students to. The text is well referenced, clear titles and subheadings.
A readable and accessible book which summarises a range of methodologies linked to practice research.
