Research in information studies a cultural and social approach
Research is integrated into the whole fabric of modern-day society and culture. It affects our lives in so many ways - from finding a job to knowing how to manage our health. Information studies designed to understand this array of information encompasses a wide expanse of disciplines. Many of these...
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| Sprache: | English |
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Bloomington, Ind.
Xlibris
2012
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| Zusammenfassung: | Research is integrated into the whole fabric of modern-day society and culture. It affects our lives in so many ways - from finding a job to knowing how to manage our health. Information studies designed to understand this array of information encompasses a wide expanse of disciplines. Many of these areas draw their philosophical and research bases from a mixture of disciplines within the social sciences and the humanities. This book takes a holistic view of these diverse areas and shows how they are united through the common thread of enhancing our knowledge of and understanding the world in which we all live |
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| Beschreibung: | Includes bibliographical references and indices ch. 1. What is research? -- ch. 2. Comparative research traditions -- ch. 3. Research and theory building : its role in modern-day information studies -- ch. 4. Better practice and sound theories -- ch. 5. Models for research and practice -- ch. 6. Major research processes and the reporting of research -- ch. 7. Tools of the trade : techniques for social and cultural research -- ch. 8. Quantitative and qualitative methods in information: an introduction and guide to terms -- ch 9. Ethical and legal behavior in research -- ch. 10. Research literature, critical thinking, and reporting of research -- Addendum A. Preparing the research report and grant writing -- Addendum B. Multidiscinplinary background readings, research studies and online resources |
| Beschreibung: | 422 p. ill. 23 cm |