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Primer for Critiquing Social Research A Student Guide

by: Holosko, Michael John

Primer for Critiquing Social Research A Student Guide

by: Holosko, Michael John

ISBN 13:
9780495007746
ISBN 10:
0495007749
Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 08/04/2005
Publisher: Cengage Learning

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Critique social research with ease with PRIMER FOR CRITIQUING SOCIAL RESEARCH: A STUDENT GUIDE! In a simple, hands-on manner, this text helps you develop the analytical tools and critical thinking skills you need to successfully critique social research. Critiquing is made easy with a book-specific website which offers frequently asked questions, an evaluation template, and other information about the text and its use.

About the Author

Preface

Acknowledgements

Introduction to a Primer for Critiquing Social Research: A Student Guide

Introduction

(1)

Assumptions About the Text

(2)

Layout of the Text

(4)

Science or Not? Research or Not? Science and Research

Is It Research?

(1)

Non-Research Studies

(4)

Qualitative vs. Quantitative Research

Purpose

(1)

Philosophical Perspective

(1)

Logical Orientation

(1)

Dynamism

(1)

Theory Use and Generation

(1)

Researcher's Role

(1)

Problem Specification

(1)

Method

(1)

Generalizability

(3)

Writing Clarity, Title, Author's Affiliation, Abstract, and References

Writing Clarity

(2)

Title

(1)

Author's Affiliation

(1)

Abstract

(1)

References

(4)

The Three Main Content Areas of the Quantitative Research Article: Introduction, Method, and Results

Introduction: Review of the Literature and Study Purpose

Introduction

(1)

Review of the Literature

(2)

Study Purpose

(1)

Latent Purposes

(1)

Implied Purpose or the Purpose Behind the Purpose

(2)

Method: Sample Selection, Study Design, Data Collection Procedures, and Materials

The Overall Method

(1)

Sample Selection

(1)

Study Design

(1)

Major Classification Type

(1)

Design Objectives

(1)

Design Parameters

(3)

How Many Groups Are There?

(1)

Data Collection Procedures

(1)

Instruments of Study

(3)

The Results: The Findings, Discussion, and Implications

Findings

(1)

Tables/Graphs/Charts

(1)

Statistics

(2)

Data About the Sample (n)

(1)

Discussion

(1)

Limitations

(1)

Implications

(4)

Qualitative Social Research

Distinguishing Qualitative Methods from Qualitative Techniques

(2)

Main Purposes of Qualitative Research

(1)

Entering the Field

(1)

How to Collect QL Data

(1)

Unfolding Assumptions/Questions Arising

(1)

Time

(1)

Sampling

(1)

QL Research Methods

(2)

Qualitative Research Techniques

(1)

Critiquing Methods and Techniques Together

(1)

QL Data → Categories → Themes

(1)

Checking the Rigor of QL Research by Using the 3 Rs

(4)

Concluding Remarks

Appendix A Critiquing a Social Research Study

(4)

Appendix B APA Resources & Suggested Readings

Additional APA Resources

(1)

Suggested Additional Readings on Using Computer Software in QL Research

(2)

References

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Primer for Critiquing Social Research A Student Guide

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