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How to Critique Journal Articles in the Social Sciences

Autor Scott R. (Robert) Harris
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 11 noi 2013
Research should be interesting, not intimidating! Have you ever wondered how to determine the quality of the research reported in journal articles?

This brief, introductory guide walks you, step by step, through the basics of reading and understanding a research article. The author demonstrates the many strengths of social research, including its advantages over ordinary ways of knowing things, and, at the same time, points out that research is inevitably flawed. Rather than naively assuming that good research simply produces “The Truth” or cynically asserting that research is hopelessly biased and futile, this book helps you develop a critical perspective—one that appreciates the strengths and weaknesses of any piece of scholarship.


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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781452241340
ISBN-10: 1452241341
Pagini: 136
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 10 mm
Greutate: 0.2 kg
Ediția:New.
Editura: SAGE Publications
Colecția Sage Publications, Inc
Locul publicării:Thousand Oaks, United States

Recenzii

“[The book] provides an accessible introduction to thinking about the place of peer-reviewed research by scaffolding student’s learning on to what they already know from personal opinion, newspapers and websites.”
“The author does a fantastic job of simplifying complex concepts and jargons so the lay person can understand them.”
“It is readable and comprehensive and helps students understand the main way researchers and academics write and think about knowledge and research.”
“The one main theme that I liked as I read the book is how the author took a real-world approach to research and using evidenced-based sources while incorporating critical thinking skills and reflection.”
“The breezy tone and appropriate use of examples throughout the text make this an unusually accessible and useful text for students. I don’t know of another resource that addresses this topic as well for LIS students.”

Cuprins

1. Social Research vs. Ordinary Ways of Knowing
2. What is a Journal Article?
3. Defining Key Terms
4. Literature Reviews
5. Measurement
6. Sampling
7. Analysis
8. Ethics
9. Politics
10. Why Read Journal Articles—And Think Critically about Them?

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Descriere

This book encourages students to adopt a particular mindset towards journal articles., a mindset that  recognizes the many strengths of social research—especially its advantages over ordinary ways of knowing things.