Doing Developmental Research : A Practical Guide Paperback / softback
by Tricia Striano
Paperback / softback
Description
Addressing practical issues rarely covered in methods texts, this user-friendly, jargon-free book helps students and beginning researchers plan infant and child development studies and get them done.
The author provides step-by-step guidance for getting involved in a developmental laboratory and crafting effective research questions and proposals.
Tips on recruiting study participants cover access issues--such as how to overcome language and cultural barriers--and include helpful sample scripts.
The book offers time management strategies, pointers for organizing and communicating data, and a roadmap of the journal publication process, complete with an annotated sample article.
Numerous concrete examples, checklists, worksheets, and exercises are featured.
Reproducible forms can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. Pedagogical Features *Chapter subheadings written as questions to help students quickly find the answers they need. *Key tips and checklists for managing each phase of a study. *Exercises that build core research skills. *Annotated sample journal article with commentary on the writing and publication process.
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:177 pages
- Publisher:Guilford Publications
- Publication Date:14/03/2016
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- ISBN:9781462524426
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Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:177 pages
- Publisher:Guilford Publications
- Publication Date:14/03/2016
- Category:
- ISBN:9781462524426