Research for Development: A Practical Guide
- Synopsis
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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
- Copyright:
- 2013
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9781446289709
- Related ISBNs:
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9781446235454,
9781446275610,
9781446252369,
9781446252376
- Publisher:
- SAGE Publications
- Date of Addition:
- 04/20/18
- Copyrighted By:
- Nicola Jones, Rachel Marcus, Caroline Harper, Sophie Laws
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
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English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
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Nonfiction,
Business and Finance
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
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