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Research in the Social Sciences
Understanding what is valid research; ontology and epistemology; empirical evidence; methodology
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Practical Research Methods
Quantitiative and Qualitative research methods
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Literature Review
The value of a literature review; critical thinking and evaluation of sources; dealing with original and secondary sources
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Writing Skills for Research
Presenting your research project, structure and referencing
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Utilising Online Databases and Library Search Options
Retrieving journals, resource books and other information
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Use of Reference Management Software
Setting up a personal account for storing and organising journals, books and other articles
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Formatting and Structuring Documents
Word: Editing and formatting text, changing line and paragraph spacing, inserting tables. Referencing techniques
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Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Bradford, Simon. (2011), Reserach and Research Methods for Youth Practitioners, Routledge, London and New York.
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Grix, J. The Foundations of Research, Palgrave, 2004.
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Beskeen/Cram/Duffy/Friedrichsen/Reding. (2014), Microsoft Office 2013 - Illustrated Introductory, Cengage Technology, International Edition, [ISBN: 13-978-1-285-].
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Punch, Keith. (2012), Developing effective research proposals, London.
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Supplementary Book Resources |
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Grix, Jonathan,. (2010), Information skills: finding and using the right resources, New York.
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This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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Other Resources |
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Website, www.socialresearchmethods.net/.
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pdf, Department of Children and Youth Affairs. (2013), Youth Work: A Systematic Map of the
Research Literature, Dublin,
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Website, Reference management system to manage
your research, and showcase your work,,
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