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.
A well written back that covers main areas for students
This is an accessible and thought provoking text, which encourages students to consider the many aspects of work based research. This is helped with sets of discussion questions at the ends of chapters and sections within chapters which clearly illustrate and define key areas.
A very useful text for students who are basing their research in either their own business or the business in which they are employed. It deals particularly well with the ethical considerations that are so important with this type of research.
An excellent and accessible book, essential reading for all those interested in work based research.
Particularly useful for students doing work based learning modules in year 1 and year 2 of Foundation degree in early Years. Gives very practical advice for carrying out an enquiry in the work place.
a clearly written book that that allows work based learning to take place easily for students
This book is more suitable for part-time research students. I'll recommend for my research students.
this book allows for a full understanding to place of the recent phenomena of work based learning. students are able to place their learning in context of WBL theory
Feedback has been very positive from the group and the action research module has used this book successfully.
This text has already been installed in the library. It is very helpful for the work-based students we have and will be especially useful for our MSc in HRM for part-time students, who have to do undertake organisational research leading to a dissertation.
