What is Online Research?: Using the Internet for Social Science Research by Dr.

Description: What is Online Research? by Dr. Tristram Hooley, Dr. Jane Wellens, John Marriott What is Online Research? is a straightforward, accessible introduction to social research online. The book covers the key issues and concerns, with sections on design,ethics and good practice. It will be key reading for social scientists of all levels. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book is available as open access through the Bloomsbury Open Access programme and is available on The massive expansion of the internet into every aspect of our lives creates a challenge for social researchers: can they simply transfer their traditional methods and techniques online or do they need to reinvent research methods for the new environment? As online research becomes increasingly prevalent it becomes more important for researchers to have an answer to these questions and an approach to conducting research online. This book is a straightforward, accessible introduction to social research online.It covers the key issues and concerns for social scientists: online surveys, focus groups, interviews, ethnographies and experiments, as well as discussing the implications of social media, and of online research ethics. It provides a detailed, up-to-date glossary and bibliography for those new to the area. Short, clear case studies throughout allow students to see examples of the research in practice. Wide-ranging and interdisciplinary, What is Online Research? shows social scientists of all levels - from undergraduates to established researchers - how to engage in the online environment in appropriate ways, and points the way forward for future research. Author Biography Tristram Hooley is the Head of the International Centre for Guidance Studies at the University of Derby, UK; his research interests include careers education and guidance; life and work transitions; and new technologies. Jane Wellens is Head of Researcher Development at the University of Nottingham, UK, responsible for leading the training and development of researchers across the university. John Marriott is a Bibliographic Researcher at the International Centre for Guidance Studies at the University of Derby, UK, where he undertakes research on a range of career and education related topics. Table of Contents ContentsAcknowledgementsList of tables (see below)NO List of figuresChapter 1. IntroductionChapter 2. A brief history of online research methodsChapter 3. Dealing with ethical issues in online researchChapter 4. Online surveyschapter 5. Online interviews and focus groupsChapter 6. Online ethnographiesChapter 7. Online experimentsChapter 8. Where next for online methods?GlossaryBibliography Normal 0 false false false /* Style Definitions */ Promotional What is Online Research? is a straightforward, accessible introduction to social research online. The book covers the key issues and concerns, with sections on design,ethics and good practice. It will be key reading for social scientists of all levels. Long Description The massive expansion of the internet into every aspect of our lives creates a challenge for social researchers: can they simply transfer their traditional methods and techniques online or do they need to reinvent research methods for the new environment? As online research becomes increasingly prevalent it becomes more important for researchers to have an answer to these questions and an approach to conducting research online. This book is a straightforward, accessible introduction to social research online. It covers the key issues and concerns for social scientists: online surveys, focus groups, interviews, ethnographies and experiments, as well as discussing the implications of social media, and of online research ethics. It provides a detailed, up-to-date glossary and bibliography for those new to the area. Short, clear case studies throughout allow students to see examples of the research in practice. Wide-ranging and interdisciplinary, What is Online Research? shows social scientists of all levels - from undergraduates to established researchers - how to engage in the online environment in appropriate ways, and points the way forward for future research. Promotional "Headline" What is Online Research? is a straightforward, accessible introduction to social research online. The book covers the key issues and concerns, with sections on design,ethics and good practice. It will be key reading for social scientists of all levels. Feature The most current and accessible account of internet research today Details ISBN1780933347 Short Title WHAT IS ONLINE RESEARCH Language English ISBN-10 1780933347 ISBN-13 9781780933344 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2012 Publication Date 2012-06-21 Illustrations Yes Pages 176 Imprint Bloomsbury Academic Subtitle Using the Internet for Social Science Research Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom UK Release Date 2012-06-21 NZ Release Date 2012-06-21 Edited by Elena Zaytseva Affiliation Winchester College, UK Position Classics Teacher Author John Marriott Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Series The What is? Research Methods Series DEWEY 300.72 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2013-08-29 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:81686598;

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