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.
Serious and well-written for practice-based researchers
An excellent, easy to navigate and understand text.
This text will be a great addition to the reading list for student researchers at a number of levels; it is substantive enough for those with previous experience whilst still being accessible to the first time researcher. I shall be adding this to my reading lists for novice researchers studying for a work based foundation degree.
This book provided quite comprehensive detail on many aspects of research for the beginning researcher, explaining many of the key terms in accessible language.
Easy to use relevant and topical
This text provides a useful insight an guidence into the area of work based research by practitioners. It will be particularly useful for our Post Graduate students who are engaging in projects within thier work base as part of their post graduate training and development.
Excellent book for WBR, easy to read and to find information.
Good clear information relating to carrying out a research project including action research and how it is to be conducted.
As previously expressed this publication clearly explains the process for research in a working environment to enable students to explore their chosen topics for dissertations (BA) and action research (Fd) on relevant programmes.
The only text to date dealing with work-based projects at professional doctorate level.
