Introduction / Ann R.J. Briggs, Marianne Coleman and Marlene Morrison
Pt. A. The concept of research
Understanding methodology / Marlene Morrison
Taking a critical stance in research / Margaret Grogan and Juanita M. Cleaver Simmons
The role of culture in interpreting and conducting research / David Stephens
Reviewing educational literature / Jacqui Weetman DaCosta
Authenticity in research : reliability, validity and triangulation / Tony Bush
The ethical framework of research practice / Hugh Busher and Nalita James
Pt. B. Approaches to research
Research design : frameworks, strategies, methods and technologies / David Scott
Mixed methods research / Mary F. Hibberts and R. Burke Johnson
Surveys and sampling / Daniel Muijs
Case studies / Michael Bassey
Practitioner research / Rachel Lofthouse, Elaine Hall and Kate Wall
Grounded theory research / Clive Dimmock and Martha Lam
Ethnography / Marlene Morrison
Narrative and life history / Alan Floyd
Learner voice in educational leadership research / Jacky Lumby
Interviews / Marianne Coleman
Developing and using questionnaires / Judith Bell and Pam Woolner
Making use of existing data / Anna Vignoles and Shirley Dex
Documents and documentary analysis / Tanya Fitzgerald
Disclosure analysis / Jane Perryman
Reflection as research : using diaries and blogs / Marlene Morrison
Pt. D. Analysing and presenting data
Quantitative data analysis : using SPSS / Pauline Dixon and Pam Woolner
Advanced quantitative data analysis / Daniel Muijs
Qualitative data analysis : using NVivo / Rob Watling and Veronica James with Ann R.J. Briggs
Academic writing / Ann R.J. Briggs.
