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Research Design in Social Research / David De Vaus. by Series: `With this book David de Vaus has written one of the best general research methods textbooks around. The use of different types of research design as the point of departure is a different and very helpful approach to take, especially since many textbooks confuse issues of method and design. The author outlines with great clarity a wide variety of issues, including testing theories, causation, data analysis, and the main considerations involved in using the different research designs covered. Both students and their instructors will find this an extremely valuable, well-written book′ - Alan Bryman, University of Loughborough
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Publication details: London ; Thousand Oaks, NewDelhi : SAGE, 2001
Availability: Items available for loan: Samtse College of Education (2)Call number: 300.72 VAU, ...
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Narrative as Topic and Method in Social Research (Qualitative Research Methods) / Donileen R. Loseke by Series: Narrative research is an increasingly popular qualitative method across the social sciences. Narrative as Topic and Method in Social Research has two purposes: firstly to show students and researchers how to do research on narrative topics, particularly on questions about narrative productions of meaning, and secondly to explain some fundamentals of research methods suitable for exploring these topics. In a final part of the book, author Donileen R. Loseke provides empirical examples of how such research is done. These chapters use small amounts of data to examine the analytic tasks of designing research questions, finding appropriate data, sampling decisions, contextualization, data categorization, and communicating study findings
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Publication details: Thousand Oaks, California : SAGE , 2022
Availability: Items available for loan: Samtse College of Education (1)Call number: 300.72 LOS.
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Disabling Barriers - Enabling Environments / John Swain (Editor), Sally French (Editor), Colin Barnes (Editor), Carol Thomas (Editor) by Series: Since it was first published in 1993, Disabling Barriers, Enabling Environments has established itself as essential reading for anyone coming to the subject of disability studies. The book tackles a wide range of issues in numerous succinct chapters written by contributing authors, many of whom are disabled themselves. From the outset, the chapters take a multidisciplinary and international approach. The third edition is made up of 42 chapters, 15 of which are completely new to this edition, including: ? Early seminal writings in disabled studies ? Death and dying ? Psychology ? Hate crime and the criminal justice system ? Sport ? Psycho-emotional disablism and internal oppression. This seminal textbook conveys the continuing developments in the lives and experiences of disabled people. It is valuable reading for students and professionals in the fields of social work, sociology, social policy, health and nursing as well as disabled people
Edition: 3RD ed.
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Publication details: Los Angeles, London, New Delhi, Singapore,Washington DC : SAGE , 2014
Availability: Items available for loan: Samtse College of Education (2)Call number: 362.4 DIS, ...
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Portfolio Building Activities in Social Media: Exercises in Strategic Communication / Karen Freberg by Series: Portfolio Building Activities in Social Media shows students how to communicate on social media professionally and strategically by giving them hands-on experiences with real-world challenges. From brand analyses to budget assignments to pitch activities, this practical exercise guide offers students multiple opportunities to create and build their portfolio of work. Designed to be used with Freberg’s Social Media for Strategic Communication, but flexible enough to bundle with any PR textbook, these exercises are useful to any professor looking to incorporate more activities around social media and digital brand development
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Publication details: Los Angeles, London,New Delhi, Singapore,Washington DC & Melbourne : SAGE Publications, Inc, 2019
Availability: Items available for loan: Samtse College of Education (2)Call number: 659.202 FRE, ...
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Give Great Presentations : (Super Quick Skills) / Lucinda Becker. by Series: Terrified at the thought of giving presentations? Give Great Presentations gives you the tips and tools you need to feel confident and ace your presentations. Master your brief and prepare great presentations Hone your body language and use your nerves to your advantage Make the most of it and learn from each presentation. Super Quick Skills provides the essential building blocks you need to succeed at university - fast. Packed with practical, positive advice on core academic and life skills, you’ll discover focused tips and strategies to use straight away. Whether it’s writing great essays, understanding referencing or managing your wellbeing, find out how to build good habits and progress your skills throughout your studies. Learn core skills quickly Apply them right away and see results Succeed in your studies and in life Super Quick Skills gives you the foundations you need to confidently navigate the ups and downs of university life
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Publication details: Los Angeles,London,New Delhi, Singapore,Washington DC & Melbourne : SAGE , 2020
Availability: Items available for loan: Samtse College of Education (2)Call number: 808.51 BEC, ...
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An Adventure in Statistics: The Reality Enigma / Andy Field by Series: An Adventure in Statistics: The Reality Enigma by best-selling author and award-winning teacher Andy Field offers a better way to learn statistics. It combines rock-solid statistics coverage with compelling visual storytelling to address the conceptual difficulties that students learning statistics for the first time often encounter in introductory courses. Students are guided away from rote memorization towards independent, critical thinking and problem solving. This essential foundation to understanding statistics is woven into the unique action-packed story of Zach, who thinks, processes information and faces challenges to his understanding in the same way as a statistics novice. Illustrated with stunning, graphic novel-style art and featuring Socratic dialogue, the story captivates readers as it introduces them to concepts, eliminating potential statistics anxiety. No previous statistics knowledge is presumed, and no use of data analysis software is required – everything you would expect for an introductory course is covered but with a contemporary twist, arming students with a strong grounding in understanding classical and Bayesian approaches to data analysis. With its unique combination of story, concepts and terminology, this complete introduction to statistics from bestselling author Andy Field breaks the mould to present a statistical tale like no other
Edition: Second Edition
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Publication details: Los Angeles,London,New Delhi, Singapore, Washington DC,Melbourne : SAGE , 2022
Availability: Items available for loan: Samtse College of Education (2)Call number: 519.5 FIE, ...
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