Guide To Using Technology In Research, A

Description:
'A Guide to Conducting Online Research' is designed to support students, academics and research practitioners in using technology to conduct their research. The book begins by looking at what questions to ask and how to prepare to conduct online research, then concentrates on particular technologies and how to employ them effectively, before concluding with a discussion of the peculiarities of conducting research in the online environment. Practical advice is offered on common issues and problems, such as: how to decide which application is best for your research purposes?] 'What can be done to guarantee the anonymity of research participants?' What kinds of challenges do firewalls present and how can they be mitigated? 'A Guide to Conducting Online Research' provides a wealth of advice, explanation, instruction, self-help tips and examples, making this a helpful resource for anyone using technology in conducting their research.

Review:
'The guide provides a wealth of advice, explanation, instruction, self-help tips and examples, making this a helpful resource for anyone using technology in conducting their research' - Abstracts of Public Administration, Development, and Environment -- C. L. Tannahil 20100401 'The guide provides a wealth of advice, explanation, instruction, self-help tips and examples, making this a helpful resource for anyone using technology in conducting their research' - Abstracts of Public Administration, Development, and Environment

Table of Contents:
Introduction Designing an Online Study Research Standards and Ethical Considerations Using Email for Data Collection Researching Using Instant Messaging and Chat Survey Research on the Internet The World of Web 2.0: Blogs, Wikis and Websites Accessing and Using Web-based Data Analyzing the Data Emerging Research Opportunities Presenting Your Results Some Additional Challenges for Online Researchers