What is Online Research?: Using the Internet for Social Science Research by Dr.

Description: What is Online Research? by Dr. Tristram Hooley, Dr. Jane Wellens, John Marriott What is Online Research? is a straightforward, accessible introduction to social research online. The book covers the key issues and concerns, with sections on design,ethics and good practice. It will be key reading for social scientists of all levels. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book is available as open access through the Bloomsbury Open Access programme and is available on The massive expansion of the internet into every aspect of our lives creates a challenge for social researchers: can they simply transfer their traditional methods and techniques online or do they need to reinvent research methods for the new environment? As online research becomes increasingly prevalent it becomes more important for researchers to have an answer to these questions and an approach to conducting research online. This book is a straightforward, accessible introduction to social research online.It covers the key issues and concerns for social scientists: online surveys, focus groups, interviews, ethnographies and experiments, as well as discussing the implications of social media, and of online research ethics. It provides a detailed, up-to-date glossary and bibliography for those new to the area. Short, clear case studies throughout allow students to see examples of the research in practice. Wide-ranging and interdisciplinary, What is Online Research? shows social scientists of all levels - from undergraduates to established researchers - how to engage in the online environment in appropriate ways, and points the way forward for future research. Notes What is Online Research? is a straightforward, accessible introduction to social research online. The book covers the key issues and concerns, with sections on design,ethics and good practice. It will be key reading for social scientists of all levels. Author Biography Tristram Hooley is the Head of the International Centre for Guidance Studies at the University of Derby, UK; his research interests include careers education and guidance; life and work transitions; and new technologies. Jane Wellens is Head of Researcher Development at the University of Nottingham, UK, responsible for leading the training and development of researchers across the university. John Marriott is a Bibliographic Researcher at the International Centre for Guidance Studies at the University of Derby, UK, where he undertakes research on a range of career and education related topics. Table of Contents ContentsAcknowledgementsList of tables (see below)NO List of figuresChapter 1. IntroductionChapter 2. A brief history of online research methodsChapter 3. Dealing with ethical issues in online researchChapter 4. Online surveyschapter 5. Online interviews and focus groupsChapter 6. Online ethnographiesChapter 7. Online experimentsChapter 8. Where next for online methods?GlossaryBibliography Normal 0 false false false /* Style Definitions */ Promotional What is Online Research? is a straightforward, accessible introduction to social research online. The book covers the key issues and concerns, with sections on design,ethics and good practice. It will be key reading for social scientists of all levels. Long Description Online research is perhaps the most obvious but also the most difficult of research methods. What is Online Research? is a straightforward, accessible introduction to social research online...The book covers the key issues and concerns for all social scientists, with sections on research design, ethics and good practice. Short, clear case studies are used throughout to allow students to see examples of the research in practice. Wide ranging and interdisciplinary, What is Online Research? shows researchers how to engage in the online environment in innovative ways, and points the way forward for future research... Promotional "Headline" What is Online Research? is a straightforward, accessible introduction to social research online. The book covers the key issues and concerns, with sections on design,ethics and good practice. It will be key reading for social scientists of all levels. Feature The most current and accessible account of internet research today Details ISBN1849665249 Year 2012 ISBN-10 1849665249 ISBN-13 9781849665247 Media Book Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint Bloomsbury Academic Subtitle Using the Internet for Social Science Research Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Pages 176 Short Title WHAT IS ONLINE RESEARCH Language English Illustrations black & white illustrations, black & white tables DEWEY 300.72 Format Paperback UK Release Date 2012-06-21 Series The What is? Research Methods Series NZ Release Date 2012-06-21 Edited by Elena Zaytseva Affiliation Winchester College, UK Position Classics Teacher Author John Marriott Publication Date 2012-06-21 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2012-07-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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