First Steps in Research: A Pocketbook for Healthcare Students

By Stuart Porter

This book covers the steps necessary to plan and undertake a research project and will use clear examples to illustrate what at times are difficult concepts.

Chapters include:

Making a start
The Researchers view of The World - Research Paradigms
Putting It Down On Paper
How to Search Databases
Sampling, Reliability and Validity
Presenting your research and speaking to others
Research ethics
Carrying out qualitative research

. Clear introductory text
. Breaks down a research project into clear steps
. Tips on how to successfully present your research.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0443103984
• ISBN13: 9780443103988
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 4.1" x 5.8"