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Using & Evaluating Sources
Evaluating Research in Academic Journals: A Practical Guide to Realistic Evaluation by
Evaluating Research in Academic Journals is a guide for students who are learning how to evaluate reports of empirical research published in academic journals. It breaks down the process of evaluating a journal article into easy-to-understand steps, and emphasizes the practical aspects of evaluating research - not just how to apply a list of technical terms from textbooks. The book avoids oversimplification in the evaluation process by describing the nuances that may make an article publishable even when it has serious methodological flaws. Students learn when and why certain types of flaws may be tolerated, and why evaluation should not be performed mechanically. Each chapter is organized around evaluation questions. For each question, there is a concise explanation of how to apply it in the evaluation of research reports. Numerous examples from journals in the social and behavioral sciences illustrate the application of the evaluation questions, and demonstrate actual examples of strong and weak features of published reports. Common-sense models for evaluation combined with a lack of jargon make it possible for students to start evaluating research articles the first week of class. New to this edition New chapters on: evaluating mixed methods research evaluating systematic reviews and meta-analyses program evaluation research Updated chapters and appendices that provide more comprehensive information and recent examples Full new online resources: test bank questions and PowerPoint slides for instructors, and self-test chapter quizzes, further readings and additional journal examples for students.
Call Number: Main Library Core Reference - 2 North H62 .P97 2019ISBN: 9780815365686Publication Date: 2018-10-17
Using Sources Effectively: Strengthening Your Writing and Avoiding Plagiarism by Call Number: Main Library Core Reference - 2 North LB2369 .H316 2017ISBN: 9781138289666Publication Date: 2017-01-30
Writing with Sources: A Guide for Students by Call Number: Main Library Core Reference - 2 North PE1478 .H37 2017ISBN: 9781624665547Publication Date: 2017-11-01
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Subjects: Sociology