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This book offers a comprehensive guide to commissioning, managing and undertaking research in development work. Perfect for both students and practitioners.

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Research for Development offers a comprehensive guide to commissioning, managing and undertaking research in development work. It serves both as a practical reference manual and an indispensable learning tool. Divided into three parts, the book provides a complete overview of the research process spanning: - the uses, planning and management of research - reviewing existing evidence - learning development research skills - choosing research methods - undertaking ethical research - writing an effective research report - promoting research uptake and assessing research - monitoring and evaluation This fully revised second edition also includes a new section on how to use the internet for research. Its 16 chapters are enriched by a variety of international case studies, checklists of key points, learning exercises, helpful references to further reading and engaging illustrations. The book also includes a detailed glossary of terms. Drawing on considerable hands-on experience, Research for Development is an ideal practical companion for students of development studies and public policy, as well as practitioners in the field. Cover image (c) Jenny Matthews / World Vision/ PhotoVoice

Author Biography

Sophie Laws is Head of Policy and Research at Coram, the UK's first-ever children's charity. Caroline Harper is Head of the Social Development Programme at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI). Nicola Jones is a Research Fellow in the Social Development Programme at the ODI. Rachel Marcus is an Independent Researcher.

Table of Contents

How to use this bookPART ONE: INTRODUCTION AND PLANNING YOUR RESEARCHIntroduction: Why Research for Development MattersSo What Is Research?′But I′m not a Researcher′: The Contribution of the Development WorkerWho Should Do Research for Development Work? The Broader IssuesResearch and Social ChangeHow to Tell When Research is the Best Approach to a ProblemUsing Research in Development WorkSo What is the Right Approach to Research for Development Work?Two Major Research ApproachesTypes of Research in Development WorkProgramme-Focused and Issue-Focused ResearchUsing Research for Programme DevelopmentUsing Research to Influence PolicyPlanning for Effective ResearchQuality in ResearchChoosing a Research FocusDefining the Research QuestionsWriting a Research BriefManaging ResearchAttracting and Engaging with FundersDeciding Who Should Do The ResearchSelecting and Appointing External ResearchersManaging Costs and TimeSupervising ResearchersReviewing Existing EvidenceHow to LookWhere to LookHow to Use the Internet for ResearchLearning Development Research SkillsWhere to Start?Some Ways of Learning Research SkillsSupporting Southern ResearchersPART TWO: COLLECTING DATAChoosing MethodsChoosing a Research ApproachChoosing Research TechniquesTriangulation: Using More Than One TechniqueCollecting and Managing Quality DataIntroductionThree Characterisics of Good-quality DataWays to Improve Quality in Data CollectionImproving Communication with RespondentsCollecting, Recording and Managing DataEnsuring ′Trustworthiness′Thinking about Ethics in ResearchCodes of EthicsResponsibilities Towards Respondents: Some Ethical Issues to ConsiderWider AccountabilityResponsibilities to ColleaguesChoosing a SampleWhat Does Sampling Mean?Quantitative or Qualitative Sampling?Probability or Random SamplingPurposive or Non-Random SamplingHow to Sample For Cases, Location, Time and EventsIncluding ′Hard-To-Reach′ PeopleIncentives: What Are The Issues?Collecting DataHow to Ask QuestionsInterviewsFocus GroupsQuestionnairesUse of Documentary Sources and Secondary Data AnalysisObservationParticipatory ResearchParticipation for...?Participation by...?Participation in...?Some Participatory Research MethodsPractical Challenges in Participatory ResearchCritical Perspectives on Participatory ResearchPART THREE: ANALYSIS AND RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONUndertaking Research AnalysisGetting OrganizedWhat is Analysis?InterpretationThe Process of Data AnalysisParticipation in the Analysis ProcessMethods of AnalysisQualitative AnalysisQuantitative AnalysisSo What Does It All Mean?Writing EffectivelyWhat to WriteWhat Not to WriteWhat Must Be IncludedHow to Write: The ProcessWriting Press Releases, Policy Briefs or Journal ArticlesPromoting Research UptakeBuilding a Successful Communications StrategyPromotion for Implementation: Influencing ProgrammesPromotion for Policy InfluenceSome Tools for CommunicationDealing with the MediaCapacity BuildingAssessing Research for Development WorkWhat, Who and When?Assessing Research OutputAssessing Research UptakeAssessing Research ImpactAppendix 1: On Monitoring and EvaluationAppendix 2: Useful WebsitesGlossaryReferences

Review

In the decade since it was first published, Research for Development has become the ′go to′ text for development practitioners, students and researchers alike. This substantially revised second edition is even better: brought fully up to date with many new topics and chapters, this book is comprehensive, authoritative and highly informative. Whether one is seeking a quick definition or brief explanation of a subject, or needing a more detailed guide to how to go about doing research for development, this book is quite simply indispensible.David LewisProfessor of Social Policy and Development, London School of Economics & Political ScienceResearch for Development is undoubtedly the best guide to its subject that we have. The first edition has become an indispensable work of reference for development researchers and practitioners engaged in commissioning and managing research. Oxfam staff around the world have benefitted from its use, and all of us are looking forward to the publication of the new edition. Sophie Laws, Caroline Harper, Nicola Jones and Rachel Marcus are to be congratulated for the work they have put into updating the text and keeping it relevant to the ever-changing demands of development research, and for their contribution to our common goal of making the world a better place..Duncan GreenSenior Strategic Adviser, Oxfam Drawing from their wide experience, the authors showcase examples from various fields including poverty studies, child trafficking, environmental issues, health and sanitation, and gender studies. This ensures that the book appeals to a wide range of development researchers and practitioners.[...] The clear, engaging written style is suited both to readers looking for an overview of certain research approaches, as well as those with more time who can engage with the exercises in each chapter. The chapters are punctuated with real-life examples and case studies that will help a novice development researcher envision what their own research may look like in the field. -- Chandni Singh

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In the decade since it was first published, Research for Development has become the 'go to' text for development practitioners, students and researchers alike. This substantially revised second edition is even better: brought fully up to date with many new topics and chapters, this book is comprehensive, authoritative and highly informative. Whether one is seeking a quick definition or brief explanation of a subject, or needing a more detailed guide to how to go about doing research for development, this book is quite simply indispensible. David Lewis Professor of Social Policy and Development, London School of Economics & Political Science The first version of Research for Development was a key resource for our Masters in Research course and provided excellent practical guidance for research projects in development contexts. The new updated version looks set to do the same. Professor Roger Spear The Open University Research for Development is undoubtedly the best guide to its subject that we have. The first edition has become an indispensable work of reference for development researchers and practitioners engaged in commissioning and managing research. Oxfam staff around the world have benefitted from its use, and all of us are looking forward to the publication of the new edition. Sophie Laws, Caroline Harper, Nicola Jones and Rachel Marcus are to be congratulated for the work they have put into updating the text and keeping it relevant to the ever-changing demands of development research, and for their contribution to our common goal of making the world a better place.. Duncan Green Senior Strategic Adviser, Oxfam

Details ISBN144625237X Author Sophie Laws Edition 2nd ISBN-10 144625237X ISBN-13 9781446252376 Format Paperback Subtitle A Practical Guide Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 338.90072 Media Book Year 2013 Pages 440 Language English Replaces 9780761973270 Affiliation Independent Researcher Publication Date 2013-02-08 Illustrations Yes Short Title RESEARCH FOR DEVELOPMENT 2/E Textbook N UK Release Date 2013-02-08 NZ Release Date 2013-02-08 Edition Description 2nd Revised edition Alternative 9781446252369 Audience Undergraduate Imprint Sage Publications Ltd Publisher Sage Publications Ltd AU Release Date 2013-02-07 We've got this

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