Research Methods in Library and Information Science, 7th Edition
by20210531
Libraries Unlimited
Pages | 552 |
Topics | Experimental Research;Individual Interviews;Participatory Research;Qualitative Methods;Quantitative Methods;Research Analysis;Research Studies;Survey Research;Textual Analysis;Research Methods, Statistics, and Data: Research Methods |
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eBook
9781440878589
MLA
Connaway, Lynn and Radford, Marie. Research Methods in Library and Information Science, 7th Edition. 7, Libraries Unlimited, 2021. ABC-CLIO, publisher.abc-clio.com/9781440878589.
Chicago Manual of Style
Connaway, Lynn, and Marie Radford. Research Methods in Library and Information Science, 7th Edition, 7. Libraries Unlimited, 2021. http://publisher.abc-clio.com/9781440878589
APA
Connaway, L. & Radford, M. (2021). Research Methods in Library and Information Science, 7th Edition. Retrieved from http://publisher.abc-clio.com/9781440878589
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The seventh edition of this frequently adopted textbook features new or expanded sections on social justice research, data analysis software, scholarly identity research, social networking, data science, and data visualization, among other topics. It continues to include discipline experts' voices.
The revised seventh edition of this popular text provides instruction and guidance for professionals and students in library and information science who want to conduct research and publish findings, as well as for practicing professionals who want a broad overview of the current literature.
Providing a broad introduction to research design, the authors include principles, data collection techniques, and analyses of quantitative and qualitative methods, as well as advantages and limitations of each method and updated bibliographies. Chapters cover the scientific method, sampling, validity, reliability, and ethical concerns along with quantitative and qualitative methods. LIS students and professionals will consult this text not only for instruction on conducting research but also for guidance in critically reading and evaluating research publications, proposals, and reports.
As in the previous edition, discipline experts provide advice, tips, and strategies for completing research projects, dissertations, and theses; writing grants; overcoming writer's block; collaborating with colleagues; and working with outside consultants. Journal and book editors discuss how to publish and identify best practices and understudied topics, as well as what they look for in submissions.
- Features new or expanded sections on social justice research; virtual collaboration, data collection, and dissemination; scholarly communication; computer-assisted qualitative and quantitative data analysis; scholarly identity research and guidelines; data science; and visualization of quantitative and qualitative data
- Provides a broad and comprehensive overview and update, especially of research published over the past five years
- Highlights school, public, and academic research findings
- Relies on the coauthors' expertise in research design, securing grant funding, and using the latest technology and data analysis software
- Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Research Methods in Library and Information Science, 7th Edition
Author(s): Connaway, Lynn; Radford, Marie;Contributors: Connaway, Lynn; Radford, Marie;Abstract:The seventh edition of this frequently adopted textbook features new or expanded sections on social justice research, data analysis software, scholarly identity research, social networking, data science, and data visualization, among other topics. It continues to include discipline experts' voices.
The revised seventh edition of this popular text provides instruction and guidance for professionals and students in library and information science who want to conduct research and publish findings, as well as for practicing professionals who want a broad overview of the current literature.
Providing a broad introduction to research design, the authors include principles, data collection techniques, and analyses of quantitative and qualitative methods, as well as advantages and limitations of each method and updated bibliographies. Chapters cover the scientific method, sampling, validity, reliability, and ethical concerns along with quantitative and qualitative methods. LIS students and professionals will consult this text not only for instruction on conducting research but also for guidance in critically reading and evaluating research publications, proposals, and reports.
As in the previous edition, discipline experts provide advice, tips, and strategies for completing research projects, dissertations, and theses; writing grants; overcoming writer's block; collaborating with colleagues; and working with outside consultants. Journal and book editors discuss how to publish and identify best practices and understudied topics, as well as what they look for in submissions.
- Features new or expanded sections on social justice research; virtual collaboration, data collection, and dissemination; scholarly communication; computer-assisted qualitative and quantitative data analysis; scholarly identity research and guidelines; data science; and visualization of quantitative and qualitative data
- Provides a broad and comprehensive overview and update, especially of research published over the past five years
- Highlights school, public, and academic research findings
- Relies on the coauthors' expertise in research design, securing grant funding, and using the latest technology and data analysis software
SortTitle: research methods in library and information science, 7th editionEdition: 7Author Info:Lynn Silipigni ConnawayauthorMarie L. RadfordauthoreISBN-13: 9781440878589Cover Image URL: ~~FreeAttachments/9781440878589.jpgPrint ISBN-13: 9781440878718Imprint: Libraries UnlimitedPages: 552Publication Date: 20210531Table of Contents pages: 1 2
- 11—Individual and Focus Group Interviews 343366
- 12—Ethnographic Approaches to Qualitative Research 375398
- 13—Historical Research 409432
- 14—Applied and Community-Based Research 429452
- 15—Presentation and Dissemination of the Research Project 465488
- Author Index 497520
- Subject Index 511534
Table of Contents pages: 1 2