Taking as her starting point the need for students to conduct research for themselves in the `real world', Zina O'Leary guides those new to research through the whys and how-tos of the entire research process. This student-focused book offers a hands on and practical guide to the research process.

Looking at the spread of evidence-based policy making across the Western world, this book examines the methodological assumptions that lie behind this drive for government departments, academic research projects and NGOs to adopt an 'evidence-based' approach, when so little has been done to ask what works in an evidence-based context.

This clear and practical book, which is useful for all apsects of learning and education discusses how an emphasis on neurodiverse 'ability' can cultivate a better world.

A sophisticated introduction to the diversity and interconnectivity of digital space, technology, objects, people and data. It sets out the theory and methods needed to understand digital life and then links them to real world data showcasing their strengths and challenges.Â

Step-by-step advice on how to create simple, impactful data visualisation specifically using qualitative data. It can be used as an upgrade to your QDA training or as a standalone data visualisation textbook.

The textbook provides a practical and accessible overview of qualitative research methods and their philosophical underpinnings. It will empower you with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the dynamic landscape of qualitative research.

An undergraduate introduction to the research process and research methods in media studies. Uniquely student-centred, and built around first year teaching at the world’s #1 ranked media studies department.

An introduction to both the scope and potential of researching digital media and society and to the use and application of a range of popular methods for doing research.Â

The definitive text for students and scholars of Consumer Culture Theory (CCT), now fully updated and expanded to include the latest CCT research and consumption and marketplace phenomena.

Build your confidence in the primary classroomDeepen your own mathematical subject knowledgeDiscover why generations of primary teachers have relied on Derek Haylock's explanations of key mathematical concepts to support their understanding and strengthen their teachingThis seventh edition has been fully updated to offer a broader exploration of mastery teaching, deeper connections to contemporary research and new coverage of how children learn to count. It is supported by a fantastic range o...