Research for Development : A Practical Guide

`[ Research for Development ] is well-written and, at every stage, is well-documented with practical examples. The simplicity with which it is written adds to its value in that non-professional persons get well-aquainted with the research process. Every chapter in the book ends with highlighting of the main points made in that chapter.. A further strength of the book is the inclusion of an appendix with a list of websites that deal with issues in the area of development research.. the simplicity of its organization and message should appeal to people//researchers across disciplines' - Pakistan Development Review. ` Research for Development achieves the near impossible: it provides vast quantities of useful guidance for almost anyone involved in research for development regardless of the size of your research project or your role within that project' - Arvac Bulletin. `Written by professional researchers, this immensely practical book provides development workers with a more research-oriented point of view, so that they can avoid mistakes in the design of programmes. It will also help them to understand people's needs and respond accordingly' - The Asian Age. `It is a beautiful and comprehensive compilation giving scores of instances that prove the essentiality if carrying out a survey of a particular locality for bringing about a change there' - Rafique Jalal, DAWN. This book provides a comprehensive introduction and handbook for undertaking and managing research in development. It is designed to provide both a quick reference manual and an indispensable learning tool for all students, researchers and practitioners engaged in development work. The text is divided into two parts: Managing research for development, and Doing research for development. Together the two parts review the complete research process from outlining the essential role and purpose of research, highlighting specific issues to development research, to demonstrating how to evaluate and secure the best results from subsequent research projects. The book includes: an overview of different types of research in development work; practical steps to writing a brief and managing research; practical steps to evaluating and promoting research findings; step by step guides to getting started and choosing a research method; detailed guidelines to seven key research techniques; examples, exercises, summaries and checklists; and glossary and guides to additional resources and packages. Drawing on considerable hands-on experience, Research for Development will be an essential companion and invaluable tool for anyone engaged in contemporary development research, development work and development studies This Is A Comprehensive Introduction To Undertaking And Managing Research For Development Internationally And Locally. The Text Is Designed To Provide Both A Quick Reference Manual And An Indispensable Learning Tool For All Practitioners, Researchers Andstudents Engaged In Development Work. Ch. 1. Introduction -- Why Use Research In Development Work? -- Ch. 2. How Is Research Used In Development Work? -- Ch. 3. Participatory Research -- Ch. 4. Quality In Research -- Ch. 5. Planning For Effective Research -- Preparing To Write The Brief -- Ch. 6. Planning For Effective Research -- What Should Go Into The Brief? -- Ch. 7. Who Should Do The Research? -- Ch. 8. Managing Research -- Ch. 9. Learning How To Do Research For Development Work -- Ch. 10. Managing For Impact -- Promoting Research Findings -- Ch. 11. Evaluating Research For Development Work -- Ch. 12. What Is Already Known? Making The Most Of Existing Information -- Ch. 13. Research Ethics -- Ch. 14. Communication With Respondents -- The Key To Good Research -- Ch. 15. How To Ensure Quality In Data-gathering -- Ch. 16. Choosing Methods -- Ch. 17. Seven Key Research Techniques -- Ch. 18. Some Packages Of Methods For Research For Development Work -- Ch. 19. Talking To The Right People -- Choosing A Sample -- Ch. 20. Analysis -- Ch. 21. How To Write An Effective Research Report. Sophie Laws [with Caroline Harper & Rachel Marcus]. Co-authors From Cover. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [462]-468) And Index. Guide provides an introduction to undertaking and managing research for development, internationally and locally. Divided into two parts: managing research for development, and doing research for development. For anyone engaged in contemporary development research, development work, and development studies. Hardcover, softcover available.