First Steps in Research: A Pocketbook for Healthcare Students

This book covers the steps necessary to plan and undertake a research project and will use clear examples to illustrate what at times are difficult concepts. The chapters include: Making a start - The Researchers view of The World; Research Paradigms - Putting It Down On Paper; How to Search Databases - Sampling, Reliability and Validity; Presenting your research and speaking to others; Research ethics; and Carrying out qualitative research.