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Developing Effective Research Proposals : 3rd edition - Keith F Punch

Developing Effective Research Proposals

3rd edition

By: Keith F Punch

Paperback | 24 March 2016 | Edition Number 3

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Successful research requires effective and thorough preparation.  In the Third Edition of Developing Effective Research ProposalsKeith Punch offers an indispensable guide to the issues involved in proposal development and in presenting a well-considered plan for the execution of research.

Dealing with both qualitative and quantitative approaches to empirical research across the social sciences, the Third Edition comprehensively covers the topics and concerns relevant to the subject and is organized around three central themes: What is a research proposal, who reads proposals and why? How can we go about developing a proposal? and What might a finished proposal look like?

What's new:
  • New chapter on ethics: an essential part of the research proposal  - Clear explanation of different between method and methodology
  • New section on mixed methods: a common approach
  • New advice on how to write about methodology and strengthen this section of the research proposal
  • More exercises and activities, now for each key chapter
  • Fresh, modern, eye-catching new text design - much better for readability
Industry Reviews

This book is incredibly useful for graduate students attempting to work out the 'rules of the game' of research proposal writing. Especially helpful are the exercises that can support students with tricky aspects such as developing research questions.

-- Barbara Read
This third edition is a 'must have' for demystifying the proposal writing process. It includes mixed-method approaches and provides additional insights, tips, strategies, and examples that are indispensable. Just wish I had this book when I was struggling with my first proposal!
-- Julia Jahansoozi
It provides a clear and easy-to-follow guide to putting together a proposal with detailed discussion of the topics that need to be included. The structure of the book reflects the proposal development process, from developing the general framework to writing different elements of the proposal. It begins with a helpful discussion of the reviewer, their expectations and the functions that the proposal needs to fulfill, which has relevance across all types of research proposal. -- Sarah Kitchen * SRA Researcg Matters 2018 *

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