The Essence of Research Methodology pp 127-136 | Cite as
Elaborating Your Own Research Design
Abstract
This last chapter summarises the preceding seven chapters by providing questions and checklists that can be used to prepare and conduct (individual) research. Therefore, it does not add any new knowledge or insights that have not been discussed in the previous chapters. Anyone who has limited time available to study the content of this book is advised to read the first and second chapter and depending on the nature of the research either the fourth or fifth chapter. Then, take a quick look at the sixth chapter and this last one. The chapters and interludes in-between mainly serve to consolidate the different perspectives that are being discussed. Chapter seven can be read as a kind of ‘bonus’ and contains a theoretical examination of the relationship between action and methodology within an organisational context.
Keywords
Research Proposal Closed Question Sound Research Action Repertoire Problem OwnerReferences
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