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Research is a vital and often daunting component of many counselling and psychotherapy courses. As well as completing their own research projects, trainees across modalities must understand the research in the field – what it tells them and how to do it. Breaking down this seemingly mountainous task into easy to swallow pieces, this book will navigate your students through each stage of the research process, from choosing a research question, through the pros and cons of different methods, to data analysis and writing up their findings. Written by leading contributors from the field including John McLeod, Mick Cooper and Tim Bond, each chapter features points for reflection, engaging activities and suggestions for further reading, helping students to engage with all aspects of research. An original graphic narrative runs throughout the book, bringing this complex topic to life in a unique way. Whether embarking on research for the first time or already a little familiar with research and research methods, this unique guide is something counselling and psychotherapy students will turn to continually throughout their research projects.
Choosing a research question
Choosing a research question
Introduction: The start of your research journey
The word ‘journey’ suggests something different from the trips we take on any normal day, such as train rides through familiar countryside or the well-trodden route between home and work. ‘Journey’ suggests something out of the ordinary: a trip that may take a long time, that may feel arduous, and that may take us to little-known places. A journey of this kind begins with a curiosity, a wish to explore, and a desire or even a need to discover something new. We may view the prospect with apprehension as well as excitement, and at journey’s end we may reflect on how meaningful it has been.
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