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Research for Development
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Description| Publisher | SAGE Publications Ltd |
| Author(s) | Sophie Laws / Caroline Harper / Nicola Jones / Rachel Marcus |
| Subtitle | A Practical Guide |
| Edition | 2 |
| Published | 8th February 2013 |
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A Practical Guide
Research for Development offers a comprehensive guide to commissioning, managing and undertaking research in development work. It serves both as a practical reference manual and an indispensable learning tool.Divided into three parts, the book provides a complete overview of the research process spanning:
- the uses, planning and management of research
- reviewing existing evidence
- learning development research skills
- choosing research methods
- undertaking ethical research
- writing an effective research report
- promoting research uptake and assessing research
- monitoring and evaluation
This fully revised second edition also includes a new section on how to use the internet for research. Its 16 chapters are enriched by a variety of international case studies, checklists of key points, learning exercises, helpful references to further reading and engaging illustrations. The book also includes a detailed glossary of terms.
Drawing on considerable hands-on experience, Research for Development is an ideal practical companion for students of development studies and public policy, as well as practitioners in the field.
Cover image (c) Jenny Matthews / World Vision/ PhotoVoice
From PhotoVoice's See it Our Way project, Pakistan
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