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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.
Dissemination of research
Dissemination of research
Introduction
The purpose of this chapter is to help you to think about your research process differently. That is, to challenge the assumption that research begins with a question and ends with a perfectly-bound dissertation or thesis. While both of these two aspects may well be important stages of the research process, it is the assertion of this chapter that research can run the risk of becoming meaningless unless steps are taken to actively disseminate the outcomes of your study. It is therefore the process of successful dissemination that should mark the end of your research journey.
As we know, to disseminate is simply defined as the process of passing on information to a relevant audience: nothing complicated ...
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