Research Methods in Library and Information Science, 6th Edition
by20161121
Libraries Unlimited
Pages | 496 |
Topics | Research Methods, Statistics, and Data |
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9781440834790
MLA
Connaway, Lynn and Radford, Marie. Research Methods in Library and Information Science, 6th Edition. 6, Libraries Unlimited, 2016. ABC-CLIO, publisher.abc-clio.com/9781440834790.
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Connaway, Lynn, and Marie Radford. Research Methods in Library and Information Science, 6th Edition, 6. Libraries Unlimited, 2016. http://publisher.abc-clio.com/9781440834790
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Connaway, L. & Radford, M. (2016). Research Methods in Library and Information Science, 6th Edition. Retrieved from http://publisher.abc-clio.com/9781440834790
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An essential resource for LIS master's and doctoral students, new LIS faculty, and academic librarians, this book provides expert guidance and practical examples based on current research about quantitative and qualitative research methods and design.
• Now in its sixth edition, the book provides new and updated content that is even more comprehensive than before and contains added sections featuring the voices of prominent LIS scholars, researchers, and editors• "Voices of the Experts" text boxes provide researchers' advice on specific methods and identify what was most important or most valuable about using a particular method and software for analysis—e.g., NVivo, SurveyMonkey, and log capture
• Written by coauthors with extensive expertise in research design, securing grant funding, and using the latest technology and data analysis software
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Table of Contents
Research Methods in Library and Information Science, 6th Edition
Author(s): Connaway, Lynn; Radford, Marie;Contributors: Connaway, Lynn; Radford, Marie;Abstract:An essential resource for LIS master's and doctoral students, new LIS faculty, and academic librarians, this book provides expert guidance and practical examples based on current research about quantitative and qualitative research methods and design.
• Now in its sixth edition, the book provides new and updated content that is even more comprehensive than before and contains added sections featuring the voices of prominent LIS scholars, researchers, and editors• "Voices of the Experts" text boxes provide researchers' advice on specific methods and identify what was most important or most valuable about using a particular method and software for analysis—e.g., NVivo, SurveyMonkey, and log capture
• Written by coauthors with extensive expertise in research design, securing grant funding, and using the latest technology and data analysis software
SortTitle: research methods in library and information science, 6th editionEdition: 6Author Info:Lynn Silipigni ConnawayauthorMarie L. RadfordauthoreISBN-13: 9781440834790Cover Image URL: ~~FreeAttachments/9781440834790.jpgPrint ISBN-13: 9781440834783Imprint: Libraries UnlimitedPages: 496Publication Date: 20161121Table of Contents pages: 1 2
- EVALUATION OF HISTORICAL SOURCES 330346
- External Criticism 330346
- Internal Criticism 331347
- BASIC STEPS OF HISTORICAL RESEARCH 331347
- The Hypothesis in Historical Research 332348
- Collecting the Data 333349
- The Presentation of Findings 334350
- LIBRARY HISTORY 335351
- BIBLIOGRAPHICAL RESEARCH 336352
- Systematic Bibliography 336352
- Descriptive Bibliography 336352
- PROBLEMS IN HISTORICAL RESEARCH 337353
- SUMMARY 338354
- NOTES 339355
- 12 Applied Research 342358
- Geographic Information Systems in LIS 343359
- ACTION RESEARCH 344360
- Evidence-based Research 345361
- Research in Technological Innovation 346362
- Log Analysis 349365
- Text Mining 351367
- Evaluative Research and Assessment 351367
- Assessment Evaluations 356372
- Delphi Study 357373
- Bibliometrics 358374
- Social Tagging 359375
- Comparative Librarianship 361377
- SUMMARY 361377
- NOTES 362378
- 13 Writing the Research Proposal 372388
- VALUE OF RESEARCH PROPOSALS 372388
- ORGANIZATION AND CONTENT OF A TYPICAL PROPOSAL 373389
- Title Page 373389
- Abstract 374390
- Table of Contents 374390
- Introduction and Statement of the Problem 374390
- THE LITERATURE REVIEW OF RELATED RESEARCH 378394
- Your Questions Answered 379395
- RESEARCH DESIGN 379395
- Institutional Resources 381397
- Personnel 381397
- Budget 381397
- ANTICIPATED RESULTS 386402
- Evaluation Plan 386402
- Limitations of the Study 386402
- Back Matter 386402
- The Dissertation Proposal: Further Guidance 387403
- Content of a Proposal for a Thesis or Any Research Project and Summary of Questions to Be Answered 387403
- CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD PROPOSAL 388404
- Features That Detract from a Proposal 389405
- OBTAINING FUNDING FOR LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE RESEARCH 391407
- Grant Reviewers: What Are They Looking For? 393409
- SUMMARY 395411
- NOTES 395411
- 14 Written and Oral Presentation of the Research Report 398414
- GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF THE RESEARCH REPORT 399415
- GENERAL OUTLINE OF THE RESEARCH REPORT 399415
- The Preliminaries/Front Matter 399415
- The Text 400416
- Back Matter 401417
- GUIDELINES FOR ORGANIZING AND PRESENTING THE RESEARCH REPORT 401417
- Organization of the Report 401417
- EVALUATING THE RESEARCH REPORT 404420
- Suggested Criteria for Judging a Research Report 404420
- Editor’s Advice 406422
- Editor’s Advice 408424
- PUBLISHING RESEARCH RESULTS 409425
- Editor’s Advice 411427
- Editor’s Advice 413429
- SUMMARY 414430
- NOTES 414430
- References 418434
- Author Index 458474
- Subject Index 465481
- About the Authors 478494
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