Research for Development
A Practical Guide
Business & Finance, Economics, Development & Growth, Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Reference, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science
| Author: | Sophie Laws, Caroline Harper, Nicola Jones, Rachel Marcus | ISBN: | 9781446289709 |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications | Publication: | February 1, 2013 |
| Imprint: | SAGE Publications Ltd | Language: | English |
| Author: | Sophie Laws, Caroline Harper, Nicola Jones, Rachel Marcus |
| ISBN: | 9781446289709 |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
| Publication: | February 1, 2013 |
| Imprint: | SAGE Publications Ltd |
| Language: | English |
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 © Jenny Matthews / World Vision/ PhotoVoice
From PhotoVoice's See it Our Way project, Pakistan
For more information visit www.photovoice.org
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 © Jenny Matthews / World Vision/ PhotoVoice
From PhotoVoice's See it Our Way project, Pakistan
For more information visit www.photovoice.org
