Doing Work Based Research
Approaches to Enquiry for Insider-Researchers
- Carol Costley - University of Middlesex
- Geoffrey C Elliott - University of Worcester, UK
- Paul Gibbs - University of Middlesex
With the growth of practitioner research, this book leads the way by addressing key issues faced by 'insider researchers' – those doing research projects in the organizations and communities in which they themselves work, or where they are already familiar with the setting.
The authors explore the implications of these research contexts, and discuss approaches and methodologies that researchers in these contexts might adopt, with a particular focus on ethics - one of the key concerns for students undertaking a research project of this type.
This book is for anyone undertaking a research project based on work practice, including postgraduate, undergraduate and doctoral students. Students on work-based programs or modules including education, healthcare and business courses, whose research projects are often undertaken in workplace settings, will find it particularly useful.
Excellent book for WBR, easy to read and to find information.
Easy to use relevant and topical
This is a useful introductory text to work-based research
An excellent companion for undergraduate students wishing to pursue aspects of work based research
An excellent book which guides students new to work based research in a clear and supportive manner. An extremely useful 'pre-reader' before the start of a programme. We will be requiring students to read selected chapters ahead of seminars and tutorials.
I found this book to be an very easy to read and practical text for students who are undertaking research within their organisation. It provides students with a guide as to how to determine the most appopriate ways to small scale research
A pragmatic and realistic approach to undertaking research with a particularly useful exploration of the ethical issues.
I am assigning this as required reading BEFORE students start on their programme. It serves as an excellent introduction to concepts and methods that will be used in many of their modules of study.
Useful for first time researchers undertaking undergraduate dissertations after work placements and distance learners undertaking research within their organisations. Written in clear plain English. Raises awareness of areas such as such as copyright and confidentiality, sharing data, research ethics. Structuring a review, developing a methodology and reflection on practice are areas students have difficulty with and this text offers practical advice. The links to further reading are also helpful.
Exteremely relevant to students undertaking professional doctorate programmes, with a work - based focus to research design.
