Doing Research with Children

by Dr Anne D Greig (Author), Mrs Jayne Taylor (Author), Mr Thomas Mac Kay (Author)

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  Paperback
  2007

  $3.44

  The Third Edition of Doing Research with Children is practical introduction to the process of designing, doing and writing up research with children and young people. At the centre is a commitment to engaging with children and young people as active research participants rather than as passive subjects. In this new edition, you'll find up to date information on the fast-changing political and ethical debates around research with children and young people as well as guidance on how to carry out research yourself. Divided into three sections, the new edition covers: - The main theories and approaches of research with children and young people - Expanded guidance on research ethics - Techniques for conducting both qualitative and quantitative research - More on analyzing your research - A brand new chapter on communicating your research findings This is a must-have guide for students and practitioners who are engaging in research with children and young people.

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  Paperback
  1998

  $3.29

  'The precise way in which the authors take the reader through the processes of doing research is helpful to anyone embarking on research with children, so EPs in training, who have chosen children as their subjects for research, would find this book helpful. Practising EPs are recommended to borrow a copy from their localuUniversity library when considering a child-centered research project' - Educational Psychology This book provides a comprehensive and practical introduction to undertaking a research project with children. Divided into three sections, the first introduces the main theories and approaches in doing research with children. In the second part, the different frameworks and techniques for conducting both qualitative and quantitative research with children are outlined. The final section develops an important underlying theme of the book - the unique nature of children as research subjects - by introducing special ethical issues raised in research with children.