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Multilevel analysis : techniques and applications :001.422 HOX(PMB)
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The Oxford Handbook of Qualitative Research by
Summary"The Oxford Handbook of Qualitative Research presents a comprehensive and student-friendly overview of the field of qualitative research and is intended for students of all levels, faculty, and researchers across the social sciences. It provides strong focus on methods instruction with coverage of theoretical approaches, analysis, writing, evaluation, and the politics of research"-- Provided by publisher.
Social research methods : qualitative and quantitative approaches by
Why do research? -- What are the major types of social research? -- Theory and research -- The meanings of methodology -- How to review the literature review and conduct ethical studies -- Strategies of research design -- Qualitative and quantitative measurement -- Qualitative and quantitative sampling -- Experimental research -- Survey research -- Nonreactive research and secondary analysis -- Analysis of quantitative data -- Field research and focus group research -- Analysis of qualitative data -- Writing the research report and the politics of social research.
How to Do a Systematic Literature Review in Nursing: a Step-By-step Guide by
Half title; Praise for this book; Title; Copyright; Contents; List of boxes; List of figures; List of tables; Foreword; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1 What is a systematic review?; 2 Asking an answerable and focused review question; 3 Writing the plan and background to your review; 4 Specifying your objectives and inclusion and exclusion criteria; 5 Conducting a comprehensive and systematic literature search; 6 Working with your primary papers; 7 Synthesizing, summarizing and presenting your findings; 8 Writing up your discussion and completing your review.
9 Sharing, disseminating and using systematic reviews to inform and improve nursing practiceReferences; Index; Adverts.
Conducting systematic reviews in sport, exercise, and physical activity by
Contents: Chapter 1 Introducing Systematic Reviews -- Chapter 2 Planning a Review -- Chapter 3 Defining Suitable Review Questions -- Chapter 4 Justifying the Review -- Chapter 5 Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria -- Chapter 6 Undertaking Search Strategies -- Chapter 7 Data Extraction -- Chapter 8 Critical Appraisal -- Chapter 9 Data Analysis and Synthesis -- Chapter 10 Assessing the Systematic Review -- Chapter 11 Disseminating Results -- Chapter 12 Topic Related to Managing a Review -- Chapter 13 Top Tips from the Experts. Summary: This book offers a conceptual and practical guide to the systematic review process and its application to sport, exercise, and physical activity research. It begins by describing what systematic reviews are and why they assist scientists and practitioners. Providing step-by-step instructions the author leads readers through the process, including generation of suitable review questions; development and implementation of search strategies; data extraction and analysis; theoretical interpretation; and result dissemination. Conducting Systematic Reviews in Sport, Exercise, and Physical Activity clarifies several common misunderstandings including the difference between qualitative systematic reviews and meta-analyses . Each chapter begins with a set of learning objectives focused on practical application, illustrated with examples from reviews published within the sport, exercise, and physical activity fields. Once a reader has completed all the learning activities along the way, they will have designed a systematic review and have written a protocol ready for registration. The book ends with a collection of advice from internationally regarded scientists with substantial experience in systematic reviews. David Tod is Senior Lecturer in sport psychology at Liverpool John Moores University, UK. He teaches modules in systematic reviewing and supervises postgraduate students undertaking systematic reviews and meta-analyses. He is part of a systematic review research group at Liverpool John Moores University. David is Associate Editor for three journals and regularly reviews systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
Undertake a preliminary literature review and draw up a research proposal for your supervisor. Check whether ethical clearance is needed
What is the role of the Writing Place?
As the name suggests, The Writing Place is about writing. It is an academic writing support programme that helps undergraduate and honours students improve their reading, writing, speaking and thinking skills. At University, you will need to think critically and write in a formal and evidence-based way – we call this academic writing. Skills like academic writing, academic reading and critical thinking enable students to excel academically. At the Writing Place, you will get one-on-one support from a Writing Place tutor to help you understand, develop, and improve these skills. This includes support with understanding the writing process, how to structure your essays and assignments, answering all parts of an essay question, how to use grammar correctly, academic concepts such as plagiarism, and how to reference correctly using the different referencing styles used in the College. WP services also include critical reading, comprehension, paraphrasing, summarising, note-taking, flow and argument development, creative writing, oral communication, cover letters, and CVs. All you need to do is email us a draft of your essay or assignment or visit our consultation/drop-in centres.
The Writing Place Co-ordinator is Vuyolwethu Qinela
Email address: writingplacehum@ukzn.ac.za / QinelaV@ukzn.ac.za
Contact number is 031 260 2943 / 2898
The Writing Place has consultation/drop-in centres on all three campuses:
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