Martyn Denscombe – författare

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Ground Rules for Social Research is a user-friendly resource for people doing small-scale social research projects. It focuses on the key ideas and practices that underlie good research and provides clear guidelines to newcomers and experienced researchers alike.

The book is written for undergraduate, postgraduate and professional students in the social sciences, business studies, health studies, media studies and education who need to undertake research projects as part of their studies.

Key features of the book include:

The identification of 12 ground rules for good social research Checklists to help researchers evaluate their approach and avoid fundamental errors A clear and jargon-free styleThis new edition of the book builds on the features that made the first edition so successful, adding: New chapters on research design and research philosophy An increased focus on mixed methods research More examples and illustrations Updated material relating to the internet and online research

Ground Rules for Social Research is a user-friendly resource for people doing small-scale social research projects. It focuses on the key ideas and practices that underlie good research and provides clear guidelines to newcomers and experienced researchers alike.

The book is written for undergraduate, postgraduate and professional students in the social sciences, business studies, health studies, media studies and education who need to undertake research projects as part of their studies.

Key features of the book include:

The identification of 12 ground rules for good social research Checklists to help researchers evaluate their approach and avoid fundamental errors A clear and jargon-free styleThis new edition of the book builds on the features that made the first edition so successful, adding: New chapters on research design and research philosophy An increased focus on mixed methods research More examples and illustrations Updated material relating to the internet and online research

The Good Research Guide provides practical and straightforward guidance for those who need to conduct small-scale research projects as part of their undergraduate, postgraduate or professional studies.The 7th edition covers topics in a clear, user-friendly style outlining the key points and explaining why they are important.The new edition has been updated throughout and has additional material on topics such as social media research, online surveys, image-based research and participatory action research. It also features new chapters on how to prepare for a research project, with specific guidance on:·               how to undertake a literature review·               how to write a research proposal·               how to ensure the research is ethical·               how to locate the project within a research paradigmFull of practical advice and valuable examples, this is the go-to book for students looking to improve their research skills.“Having this book at your side is like having your hand held from start to finish and every decision in between... I very much welcome a new edition for my students”Melanie Nind, Professor of Education, University of Southampton and Co-director, National Centre for Research Methods, UK"Comprehensively updated, this book remains the indispensable student guide to the research process… It's not just good, it's great!"Dr Tom Clark, Lecturer in Research Methods, The University of Sheffield, UK“The text is informative, concise, and attractive.  Each chapter presents sections in an easy-to-read format with further reading ideas and link ups to the numerous topics covered throughout the book.”Dr Alaster Scott Douglas, Reader in the School of Education, University of Roehampton, UKMartyn Denscombe is Emeritus Professor at De Montfort University. He has a research background in the fields of sociology, education and business studies and has published widely on research methods in the social sciences.

The Good Research Guide provides practical and straightforward guidance for those who need to conduct small-scale research projects as part of their undergraduate, postgraduate or professional studies.The 7th edition covers topics in a clear, user-friendly style outlining the key points and explaining why they are important.The new edition has been updated throughout and has additional material on topics such as social media research, online surveys, image-based research and participatory action research. It also features new chapters on how to prepare for a research project, with specific guidance on:·               how to undertake a literature review·               how to write a research proposal·               how to ensure the research is ethical·               how to locate the project within a research paradigmFull of practical advice and valuable examples, this is the go-to book for students looking to improve their research skills.“Having this book at your side is like having your hand held from start to finish and every decision in between... I very much welcome a new edition for my students”Melanie Nind, Professor of Education, University of Southampton and Co-director, National Centre for Research Methods, UK"Comprehensively updated, this book remains the indispensable student guide to the research process… It''s not just good, it''s great!"Dr Tom Clark, Lecturer in Research Methods, The University of Sheffield, UK“The text is informative, concise, and attractive.  Each chapter presents sections in an easy-to-read format with further reading ideas and link ups to the numerous topics covered throughout the book.”Dr Alaster Scott Douglas, Reader in the School of Education, University of Roehampton, UKMartyn Denscombe is Emeritus Professor at De Montfort University. He has a research background in the fields of sociology, education and business studies and has published widely on research methods in the social sciences.

“I’d recommend this book to anyone who has a great research idea but isn’t sure how to turn it into a convincing proposal. Denscombe has produced a clear guide full of helpful tips that take you through the stages of creating, structuring and submitting your research proposal. This latest, updated edition really stands out in demonstrating how artificial intelligence can be used ethically to support the development of a distinctive application.”Rosalind Edwards, Professor of Sociology, University of Southampton, UK“This book provides a useful guide through the key decisions involved in developing a research proposal. It offers useful insight to research students at all levels, including those applying for small research grants. The chapter on outcomes is a particular strength, helping researchers to consider and plan impact from the design stage.”Stephanie Kilinç, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Teesside University, UK“An essential resource that lays out the principles for success for first-time researchers. This third edition is brought fully up to date to include important developments, such as the use of AI tools.”Ellen Annandale, University of York, UKThis book provides a clear and concise vision of why research proposals are necessary, what proposals need to include and how to write a successful proposal. It offers practical advice on how to deal with the seven basic questions that any research proposal needs to answer:What is it all about?What do we already know?What do we need to find out?How will we get the necessary information?What will it cost and how long will it take?Is the research socially acceptable?What will be produced?This third edition includes a new ‘AI Assist’ feature which draws on the potential of artificial intelligence to provide easily available support and inspiration when it comes to the task of writing a research proposal.Research Proposals is perfect for master’s students planning a dissertation, undergraduate students approaching their final year project and PhD students applying for acceptance onto a doctoral programme.Martyn Denscombe is Emeritus Professor at De Montfort University, UK. He is the author of The Good Research Guide: Research Methods for Small-Scale Social Research Projects, 7e (2021) and Ground Rules for Social Research: Guidelines for Good Practice, 2e (2009), both published by Open University Press.

Survival as a school teacher depends on an ability to achieve classroom control. In the years since this book was first published little has changed in this respect. Classroom control continues to lie at the heart of competent teaching. Teachers know it, pupils know it. They know it implicitly because they experience it as a normal part of their daily lives in schools. But, in this book, the author stands back from our everyday knowledge about how things work in classrooms to ask what control actually consists of. What is it? How is it recognized? How is it challenged by pupils? How is done by teachers? How is it negotiated? Drawing on extensive ethnographic fieldwork in three large secondary schools in England Martyn Denscombe explores the meaning of classroom control. He looks at the influence of teacher training and the role of school organization in establishing expectations about control, and then shows how control is played out through the interaction of teachers and pupils in class. His analysis travels well across the many contexts in which teaching occurs and provides an illuminating insight into the work of teaching and the nature of classroom life. His evidence is drawn from ethnographic fieldwork in three schools in England, and secondary sources covering the phenomenon of classroom control in the UK, USA and Australia.

Survival as a school teacher depends on an ability to achieve classroom control. In the years since this book was first published little has changed in this respect. Classroom control continues to lie at the heart of competent teaching. Teachers know it, pupils know it. They know it implicitly because they experience it as a normal part of their daily lives in schools. But, in this book, the author stands back from our everyday knowledge about how things work in classrooms to ask what control actually consists of. What is it? How is it recognized? How is it challenged by pupils? How is done by teachers? How is it negotiated? Drawing on extensive ethnographic fieldwork in three large secondary schools in England Martyn Denscombe explores the meaning of classroom control. He looks at the influence of teacher training and the role of school organization in establishing expectations about control, and then shows how control is played out through the interaction of teachers and pupils in class. His analysis travels well across the many contexts in which teaching occurs and provides an illuminating insight into the work of teaching and the nature of classroom life. His evidence is drawn from ethnographic fieldwork in three schools in England, and secondary sources covering the phenomenon of classroom control in the UK, USA and Australia.