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008			160923s2017 cau b 001 0 eng
020			_a9781440834783 (paperback : acidfree paper)
040			_aDLC _cDLC
050	0	0	_aZ669.7 _b.P68 2017
082	0	0	_a020.72 _bCON
100	1		_aConnaway, Lynn Silipigni,
245	1	0	_aResearch methods in library and information science /
250			_aSixth edition.
260			_aSanta Barbara, California : _bLibraries Unlimited, _c[2017] ©2017
300			_axv, 478 pages : illustrations ;
440			_aLibrary and information science text series
500			_aRevised edition of: Basic research methods for librarians / Lynn Silipigni Connaway and Ronald R. Powell. Fifth edition. [2010]
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references (pages 417-456) and indexes.
520			_aConducting research and successfully publishing the findings is a goal of many professionals and students in library and information science (LIS). Using the best methodology maximizes the likelihood of a successful outcome. This outstanding book broadly covers the principles, data collection techniques, and analyses of quantitative and qualitative methods as well as the advantages and limitations of each method to research design. It addresses these research methods and design by discussing the scientific method, sampling techniques, validity, reliability, and ethical concerns along with additional topics such as experimental research design, ethnographic methods, and usability testing. The book presents comprehensive information in a logical, easy-to-follow format, covering topics such as research strategies for library and information science doctoral students; planning for research; defining the problem, forming a theory, and testing the theory; the scientific method of inquiry and data collection techniques; survey research methods and questionnaires; analyzing quantitative data; interview-based research; writing research proposals; and even time management skills. LIS students and professionals can consult the text for instruction on conducting research using this array of tools as well as for guidance in critically reading and evaluating research publications, proposals, and reports. The explanations and current research examples supplied by discipline experts offer advice and strategies for completing research projects, dissertations, and theses as well as for writing grants, overcoming writer's block, collaborating with colleagues, and working with outside consultants. The answer to nearly any question posed by novice researchers is provided in this book.
590			_aoif 16/12/2017
591			_aLoans
650		0	_aLibrary science---Research--Methodology
650		0	_aInformation science---Research--Methodology
700	1		_aRadford, Marie L.,
700	1		_aConnaway, Lynn Silipigni.
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949			_a020.72 CON
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