EDU 6504: Research Methods and Procedures: Course Bibliography

This book begins by establishing the underlying philosophical concepts on which all good research is based. This prepares students to get down to the nuts and bolts of conducting their own research and evaluating the research conducted by others. Numerous practical examples illustrate the guidelines presented in this text. Of special interest is the coverage of how solid research can aid in the evaluation and improvement of service programs in education and the social sciences. End-of-chapter exercises provide an opportunity for students to apply the concepts discussed in the chapters. An extensive answer key will be included with your examination copy.

The clear and practical writing of Educational Research: Planning, Conducting, and Evaluating Quantitative and Qualitative Research has made this book a favorite.  In precise step-by-step language the book helps you learn how to conduct, read, and evaluate research studies.  Key changes include: expanded coverage of ethics and new research articles.    Note: This is the standalone book if you want the book with NEW MyEducationLab order the ISBN below:   0133018083 / 9780133018080 Educational Research: Planning, Conducting, and Evaluating Quantitative and Qualitative Research Plus MyEducationLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of:    0131367390 / 9780131367395 Educational Research: Planning, Conducting, and Evaluating Quantitative and Qualitative Research 0133041271 / 9780133041279 NEW MyEducationLab with Pearson eText -- Standalone Access Card -- for Educational Research: Planning, Conducting, and Evaluating Quantitative and Qualitative Research  

This comprehensive introduction to educational research covers the most widely used research methodologies and discusses the research process in detail. Step-by-step analysis of real research studies provides students with practical examples of how to prepare their work and read that of others. End-of-chapter problem sheets, comprehensive coverage of data analysis, and discussion of the preparation of research proposals and reports make the text appropriate for courses that focus on doing research as well as for courses that stress reading and understanding research.

Educational Research: An Introduction, Eighth Edition, is the most comprehensive and widely respected text for scholars and for the preparation of graduate-level students who need to understand educational research in depth and conduct original research for a dissertation or thesis.  A comprehensive introduction to the major research methods and types of data analysis used today, this text provides in-depth coverage of all facets of research, from the epistemology of quantitative and qualitative scientific inquiry to the design, data collection, analysis, and reporting of a completed study.

Students often fear the educational research course. Don't worry. This book is famous for its lack of jargon, for its clear and concrete explanations, and its light (often funny) tone.   As you read the book, you will build skills that you need to read educational research and produce your own. The book will help guide you through each step in creating your own research report. You can compare your work with the example published research articles in every methods chapter. In addition, the new Digital Research Tools for the 21st Century feature introduces novel tools and methods you can use to make the process of doing research easier or more efficient like using speech recognition programs to save time transcribing interviews (Chapter 15), using flip cameras and Skype to collect qualitative data (Chapter 14), and using management programs to organize citations (Chapter 21).

Understanding Research: Becoming A Compotent and Critical Consumer, first edition, teaches students how to read research articles and can be used as a core text in an introduction to educational research course or any course that focuses on teaching students how to read research articles. It can also be used as a supplementary text in courses that cover both producing and consuming research. This is the only text available that focuses primarily on teaching students how to read research articles.

This non-technically written, hands-on introductory text is supported by up-to-date technology to augment students' comprehension and interpretation of both qualitative and quantitative techniques in educational research methods.   Introduction to Educational Research, Sixth Edition, guides learners through eight research methods to help plan and compose their first educational research project. Through chapter contents and in-text exercises, readers simultaneously learn how to prepare a research plan, gather and analyze data, address research questions and hypotheses, and organize a report of their projects. In keeping with the main purpose of helping students clearly understand and apply research concepts, the language of the text is non-technical and there are are many pedagogical features throughout the text.

Designed for students who will be writing research proposals, reports, theses, and dissertations. The 15 chapters cover 191 guidelines for effective scientific writing. The guidelines are fully illustrated with easy-to-follow examples. The guidelines describe the types of information that should be included, how this information should be expressed, and where various types of information should be placed within a research report. End-of-chapter questions help students master the writing process. The Seventh Edition contains updated examples throughout.