First Steps in Research

This book covers the steps necessary to plan and undertake a research project and will use clear examples to illustrate what at times are difficult concepts. Chapters include: Making a start The Researchers view of The World - Research Paradigms Putting It Down On Paper How to Search Databases Sampling, Reliability and Validity Presenting your research and speaking to others Research ethics Carrying out qualitative research. Stuart Porter , BSc(Hons), Grad Dip Phys, MCSP, SRp, Cert MHS, Lecturer in Physiotherapy, School of Health Care Professions, University of Salford, Manchester, UK Table of Contents: