Plan a research project
In this tutorial you will learn:
- An explanation of the linear and spiral process of planning
- That the approach to planning depends on the type of research being conducted
- How to choose a research topic or question
Table of Contents
- Tutorial Video
- Reading Materials
- 'Laser Reading Text: ‘Influencing factors’
- 'Ethical guidelines for educational research’ by the British Educational Research Association (BERA)
- ‘Steps to engaging young children in research’ from the Education Research Centre, University of Brighton.
- 'Doing your early years research project: A step by step guide’ by Guy Robert-Holmes, published by SAGE Publications Ltd, 4th edition 2018
- 'How to research’ by Loraine Blaxter, Christina Hughes and Malcolm Tight, published by Open University Press 4th edition
- Presentation
- Good Practice Example
- Good Practice Example
- Interactive Quiz
- Evidence Opportunities
- Extended Learning
- Click to read ‘Ethical guidance’ on the Ethical Research Involving Children website.
- ‘Research involving vulnerable people’ by the University of Sheffield. Click on the icon to read this specialist research ethics guidance paper.. Click on the icon to read this specialist research ethics guidance paper.
- ‘Information sharing: Advice for practitioners providing safeguarding services to children, young people, parents and carers’ by the HM Government (UK).
- Find ‘Success with your Early Years Research Project’ by Rosie Walker, published by Sage Publications Ltd. and read: Chapter 1 ‘Considering your research question’ Chapter 2 ‘Theoretical framework’ Chapter 3 ‘Taking an ethical stance’ NB You should be able to borrow this from the library or you may be able to find an online version.
- Think And Challenge
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