Doing Work Based Research
Approaches to Enquiry for Insider-Researchers
- Carol Costley - University of Middlesex
- Geoffrey C Elliott - University of Worcester, UK
- Paul Gibbs - University of Middlesex
With the growth of practitioner research, this book leads the way by addressing key issues faced by 'insider researchers' – those doing research projects in the organizations and communities in which they themselves work, or where they are already familiar with the setting.
The authors explore the implications of these research contexts, and discuss approaches and methodologies that researchers in these contexts might adopt, with a particular focus on ethics - one of the key concerns for students undertaking a research project of this type.
This book is for anyone undertaking a research project based on work practice, including postgraduate, undergraduate and doctoral students. Students on work-based programs or modules including education, healthcare and business courses, whose research projects are often undertaken in workplace settings, will find it particularly useful.
Many of our undergrads undertake research in their workplaces. This book validates this as a research option, and clarifies some important issues. The ethics chapter for 'insider' researchers is particularly valuable in this regard.
Some of our students engage in work based research and for them this book provides a clear account of the aspects of research pertinent to them. The book is excellently structured and easy to read.
As the majority of education students conduct small scale research within their own teaching context, this text could become very sought after. It discusses most key they should consider - from the original concept of the project through to the final write up. The section on methods of disseminating information is a little too brief however, perhaps the publication would benefit from including elements such as preparing an academic poster which would probably be the most frequent method most work based researchers use to present their findings.
Very usefu l for 'insider' researchers particularly for those doing a PhD
Useful background reading for for practice based disciplines and for those who may need to carry out research in their own organisation.
This is a readable and accessable book that provides a thorough resource for those working towards professional masters
The text provides a thorough introduction to issues, methods and processes around work based research. This is a highly relevant area for HE research and addreses particularly well the needs of postgraduates on professional masters and doctoral awards. It is readable and well presented.
The book is especially useful for those students who want to present the case of the company they are currently working for. I also recommend the book for those who want to write their bachelor thesis about a topic which is related with the company they have been working for.
This text provides a useful insight an guidence into the area of work based research by practitioners. It will be particularly useful for our Post Graduate students who are engaging in projects within thier work base as part of their post graduate training and development.
A well written back that covers main areas for students
