Strategies for Empirical Research in Writing is a particularly accessible approach to both qualitative and quantitative empirical research methods, helping novices appreciate the value of empirical research in writing while easing their fears about the research process. This comprehensive text covers research methods ranging from traditional experiments to newer practices such as focus groups, using graphics and real-life examples to clarify concepts. Students and teachers do not need a scientific background to understand ...
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Strategies for Empirical Research in Writing is a particularly accessible approach to both qualitative and quantitative empirical research methods, helping novices appreciate the value of empirical research in writing while easing their fears about the research process. This comprehensive text covers research methods ranging from traditional experiments to newer practices such as focus groups, using graphics and real-life examples to clarify concepts. Students and teachers do not need a scientific background to understand the issues involved, and students in the humanities who are often apprehensive about using scientific methods will find this book non-threatening. Though Strategies for Empirical Research in Writing is friendly and even humorous in tone, it takes research in writing seriously, advocating rigorous design and implementation of empirical research projects to establish credible findings. Aimed at both student and professional researchers, this book introduces students to methods and strategies for research and provides them with enough knowledge to become discerning, confident consumers of research in writing.
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