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Research projects are carried out in schools and non-school settings by virtually all undergraduates in the areas of teacher training, Education Studies and other educational disciplines. This text, written for this specific target audience, makes clear references to these courses and contexts throughout. Hot topics such as using the net and plagiarism are covered with up-to-date information, while key content on literature searches, critical thinking and the development of argument provide clear guidance and ensure academic rigor. This new edition has been updated throughout to provide greater depth on many topics, FAQs and a glossary of key terms. Key Features • All examples contextualized for education students • Practical approach with user-friendly features to aid understanding • Demystifies tackling a research project • Key information on using the net, plagiarism, literature searches and critical thinking
From the past to the here and now: Documents and Documentary Research
From the past to the here and now: Documents and Documentary Research
Learning Outcomes
Documents provide a rich source of data on all sorts of different things which can be used for all sorts of different purposes. Documentary research comes into its own, however, when attempting to make sense of past events and present day situations. But not everything that finds its way into print can be trusted. By having read this chapter and completed the tasks within it, you will:
- know about documentary research and using documents as a method for collecting data;
- be able to undertake documentary research with confidence and in accordance with conventional practice;
- be aware of some of the strengths and limitations ...
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