The Elements of Inquiry: Research and Methods for a Quality Dissertation

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Peter J. Burke (Edgewood College, USA) Sara Jimenez Soffa (Edgewood College, USA)

The Elements of Inquiry

Research and Methods for a Quality Dissertation

Peter J. Burke (Edgewood College, USA), Sara Jimenez Soffa (Edgewood College, USA)

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Routledge
23 March 2018

Research methods: general

"The Elements of Inquiry covers the basic guidelines for graduate students doing an investigation or inquiry project. It distils the rubrics necessary for teaching research methods and completing research projects, and gives the student researcher a list of steps to follow to complete any type of inquiry project – including formal research projects such as doctoral dissertations. It was written to support the work of students in an educational leadership doctoral program, but it will also assist the research efforts of college students at any level in any discipline.

The book begins by establishing the underlying philosophical concepts upon which all good research is based, preparing students to get down to the ""nuts and bolts"" of conducting their own research and evaluating the research of others. Fundamental concepts and rules of research are explained both for producers and consumers of social science and educational research. Numerous practical examples illustrate the steps in the research process presented in the text. There are end-of-chapter exercises for students to apply the concepts discussed in the chapter. Templates for organizing and presenting research provide students with a game plan for success with their research. The book ends with an up-to-date annotated bibliography of beginning and advanced research texts allowing students easy access to books that detail the more specialized research topics.

While most research books detail one or more method in depth, this text provides a broad introduction to many techniques and models used in doctoral dissertations, and will be of particular value to those who are consumers of inquiry studies and research reports. Key to the overview provided is the annotated bibliography that leads the reader to the next stage of understanding or doing research."

By: Peter J. Burke (Edgewood College USA), Sara Jimenez Soffa (Edgewood College, USA)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
Weight: 648g
ISBN: 9780815362883
ISBN 10: 0815362889
Pages: 326
Publication Date: 23 March 2018
Audience: College/higher education , Primary , A / AS level
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction Acknowledgements Preface PART I. AN INTRODUCTION Chapter 1. Research as Inquiry Chapter 2. Sources of Data Chapter 3. Common Uses of Research Chapter 4. The Value of Research Chapter 5. The Structure of Research Chapter 6. The Research Report PART II. THE STEPS IN THE PROCESS Chapter 7. The Theoretical Basis of Research Chapter 8. The Purpose of the Study Chapter 9. The Design of the Study Chapter 10. Know the Evidence Chapter 11. Know the Evidence Source Chapter 12. Gather the Evidence Chapter 13. Review the Evidence Chapter 14. Display the Findings Chapter 15. Answer the Question Chapter 16. Determine Closure PART III. RESOURCES Chapter 17. Research in Action Chapter 18. Templates for Success Chapter 19. Providing Structure Chapter 20. Annotated Bibliography Bibliography Glossary Appendix

Peter J. Burke is Director of a graduate program in educational leadership and a faculty member in the Education Department at Edgewood College in Madison, Wisconsin, USA. He is author, co-author, or co-editor of four books, five monographs, several book chapters, and numerous articles in professional journals on topics such as leadership, school improvement, teacher growth and development, and the supervision of instruction. Sara Jimenez Soffa is Director of Research and Associate Professor of education for the doctoral program in educational leadership at Edgewood College in Madison, Wisconsin, USA. She was previously Coordinator for the Higher Education and Agency (IHE) educational leadership concentration for the doctoral program in educational leadership (Ed.D.) at Edgewood College.