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.
This will be a really useful book for Year 2 work-based projects. Students find writing learning agreements quite challenging so Chapter 6 will be particularly useful. The examples give a clear overview of what is expected. Good lists of further research material. written in clear, easy to understand language.
A very informative and usefull book. We are currently runnig a work based project dissertation module . The text offers an insight into WB P and the issues that the student needs to consider. It is also at the right level for masters students and offers at times sound foundational information that is often overlooked.
This is a useful introductory text to work-based research
This book is written in a very accessible style and brings together the literature on the insider perspective. This is combined with a very common sense approach to the key issues raised when conducting research with your peers and or within your professional sphere of practice.
This is a really useful text for students navigating the complexities of being an insider researcher, including the challenges of working ethically, negotiating power relationships, and seeking to build collaborative practices. Highly recommended.
This is an informative text. We have decided to recommend this text to students undertaking work based research.
Fundamental for those undertaking research in their own organisations
Some of our students engage in work based research and for them this book provides a clear account of the aspects of research pertinent to them. The book is excellently structured and easy to read.
A really clear and concise text that highlight the key issues to consider for an insider researcher
For students and practitioners undertaking research in their usual place of work, there is much to consider. Aspects such as researching colleagues have impications which may extend beyond the term of the project. This book explores these sometimes overlooked details.
