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Classic Grounded Theory
Applications With Qualitative and Quantitative Data
Language: English
Release Date: February 19, 2016
Classic Grounded Theory: Applications With Qualitative and Quantitative Data provides practical “how to” guidance for doing grounded theory (GT) using the classic approach articulated by Barney Glaser. Authors Judith A. Holton and Isabelle Walsh emphasize the philosophical flexibility of classic...
by Lawrence F. Locke, Stephen Silverman, Waneen W. Spirduso
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2009
Ideal for students, novice researchers, or professionals, this indispensable resource serves as a road map for readers who need to analyze and apply research findings. It helps them think critically about the credibility of what they are reading by showing them how to identify problems and develop...
Doing Discourse Analysis
Methods for Studying Action in Talk and Text
Language: English
Release Date: May 11, 2000
Providing both the practical steps for doing discourse analysis and the theoretical justifications for those steps, this book shows students how the social world revolves around talk and text. The authors draw on conversation analysis, critical discourse analysis, pragmatics, and the discursive approach...
Organizing and Managing Your Research
A Practical Guide for Postgraduates
Language: English
Release Date: February 8, 2007
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`As research guides go, this is probably the best, most readable and encouraging books for nurses that I have come across....I recommend this volume to students and researchers at all levels,...
The Practice of Survey Research
Theory and Applications
Language: English
Release Date: April 29, 2015
Unique in its integration of theory and application, The Practice of Survey Research explains survey design, implementation, data analysis, and continuing data management, including how to effectively incorporate the latest technology (e.g., SurveyMonkey and Qualtrics). Data management and analysis...
The Handbook of Mentoring at Work
Theory, Research, and Practice
Language: English
Release Date: October 9, 2007
…a comprehensive overview of the current state of research, theory and practice drawn from the leading scholars and practitioners who have advanced our understanding of mentoring in the workplace… The Handbook of Mentoring at Work; Research, Theory, and Practice, provides a definitive guide...
by Dr. Hy Mariampolski
Language: English
Release Date: August 21, 2001
Language: English
Release Date: August 21, 2001
Qualitative Market Research follows through a complete research project from the perspective of both user and practitioner. In this respect, it can be used as both a continuous teaching text and training manual, or individual sections may be consulted to enhance knowledge of `best practices' and improve...
The Practice of Collaborative Counseling and Psychotherapy
Developing Skills in Culturally Mindful Helping
Language: English
Release Date: December 19, 2012
The Practice of Collaborative Counseling and Psychotherapy: Developing Skills in Culturally Mindful Helping is a comprehensive introduction to counseling and psychotherapy skills designed to teach future practitioners how to develop and foster collaborative relationships with their clients. Keeping...
Multicultural America
A Multimedia Encyclopedia
Language: English
Release Date: August 15, 2013
This comprehensive title is among the first to extensively use newly released 2010 U.S. Census data to examine multiculturalism today and tomorrow in America. This distinction is important considering the following NPR report by Eyder Peralta: “Based on the first national numbers released by the...
Motivational Career Counselling & Coaching
Cognitive and Behavioural Approaches
Language: English
Release Date: April 20, 2012
Are you a career counsellor or coach in need of a new skills set to help meet the challenges of supporting clients?
This book is for you. It is the first to combine the theory & practice of CBT with career counselling, presenting cognitive & behavioural approaches to help clients think...
by Michael Carroll
Language: English
Release Date: June 13, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: June 13, 2014
Using features such as case studies, exercises and points for reflection, this is an ideal introduction to managing the supervisory relationship for both trainee and supervisor. This second edition of the book formerly titled Counselling Supervision now covers new and contemporary areas of supervision...
Cooperative Learning in the Classroom
Putting it into Practice
Language: English
Release Date: January 17, 2007
'What is cooperative learning? Why should teachers use it in the classroom? What are the benefits? In eight accessible chapters, Wendy Jolliffe, lecturer in primary education at Hull University, outlines the theory and practice of cooperative learning and shows how the "outcomes and aims of Every...
How to be a Successful Teacher
Strategies for Personal and Professional Development
Language: English
Release Date: October 29, 2009
Teaching is a rewarding, yet demanding profession, one in which a person needs to be fully prepared. This book focuses on the applied psychological skills, strategies and resources, which will help to ensure you are equipped with personal and professional expertise to survive in the classroom. In...
by Jim Greer
Language: English
Release Date: July 12, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: July 12, 2016
Social work in the 21st century is facing great change and upheaval in a period of Government austerity measures. From worsening pay rates to limited resources, these are increasingly challenging times in which social workers practice. It is therefore important that social work students are prepared...