Author: Laws Sophie, Harper Caroline, Marcus Rachel
Place: New Delhi
Publisher: Vistaar Publications
Year: 2003
Pages: 468
ISBN: 81-7829-215-7
Subject: Urbanisation
Sub-Subject: Urban Developemnt
Keyword: Development Work, Research Management, Undertaking Research, Practical Guide
Classification: 330.072
Shelf: C2R2
Accession No: B962
Contents: Acknowledgements Part One- Managing Research for Development: How to Use This Book Chap 1: Introduction- Why use Research in Development Work? Chap 2: How is Research Used in Development Work? Chap 3: Participatory Research Chap 4: Quality in Research Chap 5: Planning for Effective Research- Preparing to Write the Brief Chap 6: Planning for Effective Research- What Should Go into the Brief? Chap 7: Who Should do the Research? Chap 8: Managing Research Chap 9: Learning How to do Research for Development Work Chap 10: Managing for Impact- Promoting Research Findings Chap 11: Evaluating Research for Development Work Part Two- Doing Research for Development Chap 12: What is Already Known? Making the Most of Existing Information Chap 13: Research Ethics Chap 14: Communication with Respondents- The Key to Good Research Chap 15: How to Ensure Quality in Data-Gathering Chap 16: Choosing Methods Chap 17: Seven Key Research Techniques Chap 18: Some Packages of Methods for Research for Development Work Chap 19: Talking to the Right People- Choosing a Sample Chap 20: Analysis Chap 21: How to Write an Effective Research Report Appendic 1 Useful Websites Glossary References Index
Abstract: *Research for Development: A Practical Guide*, published in London, provides a practical framework for planning, conducting, and managing research in development work. Part One focuses on managing research, including rationale, participatory approaches, quality assurance, research briefs, project management, and promoting impact. Part Two offers guidance on conducting research, covering existing knowledge, ethics, respondent engagement, data quality, methods, sampling, analysis, and reporting. The book also includes useful websites, a glossary, references, and an index. Designed for practitioners, researchers, and students, it bridges theory and practice, helping readers generate reliable, actionable knowledge to support sustainable development outcomes.