Managing Social Research

An essential tool for those planning to undertake social research, this exceptional book tackles many of the specific concerns and issues that arise. A well structured text, it offers a comprehensive introduction to a range of important areas in project management, including: commissi...

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Main Author: Tarling, Roger (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis 2006
Series:Social Research Today
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Summary:An essential tool for those planning to undertake social research, this exceptional book tackles many of the specific concerns and issues that arise. A well structured text, it offers a comprehensive introduction to a range of important areas in project management, including: commissioning research preparing a tender or grant application risk and stakeholder analysis managing the field work and data analysis financial management ethics, confidentiality and copyright. This book provides a unique source of guidance for anyone seeking to commission, manage or carry out social research. It will especially benefit researchers working in a variety of different contexts, including those in academia, central or local government, 'quangos', public bodies or private consulting companies.
ISBN:9780203001844
9780415355162;9780415355179;9781134255542;9781134255535;9781134255498
Access:Open Access