Structuring the thesis : matching method, paradigm, theories and findings /: matching method, paradigm, theories and findings. (2018)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: David Kember, Michael Corbett, editors.
• Editors: Kember, David; Corbett, Michael
• Contents: Intro; Preface; Reference; Contents; Classification of Thesis Structure Chapters; Editors and Contributors; Introduction; 1 Critical Reflections on the Conventional Thesis Structure and a Guide to the Research Questions Addressed in the Book; Abstract; A Voyage of Discovery; My Two Germinating Voyages; The Voyage as an Examiner; The Voice; The Role and Position of the Literature Review; Convoluted Writing Structure; The Supervisor Journey; Starting Point; Voice; Organising According to Emerging Themes; Position of the Literature Review. Research Students' Voyages Towards Alternative StructuresMethods, Theories and Paradigms; The Conventional Structure; References; 2 The Collective Voyage of Discovery: How the Book Was Developed and Produced; Abstract; The Collective Voyage; Rationale for the Critical Discussion: Questions Rather Than Answers; Call for Chapters; Expanded Call; Chapter Template; Initial Workshops; Discussion Workshops; First Drafts of Substantive and Framing Chapters; Reviewing; Conclusion; References; Mixed Methods; 3 The Paradigmatic Challenge of Mixed-Methods Research: Positivism, Relativism or Pragmatism? AbstractIntroduction; Education Research is Dynamic; Theory to Method; Context and Culture; Is There a Dichotomy?; Answering the Research Question; Method to Methodology; Summary; References; 4 An Exploration of Epistemological Beliefs, Learning Environment Expectations and Persistence Intentions: Insights into the Shaping of Student Persistence in the First Semester of University Study at Three Australian Universities; Research Question; What Was the Study About?; What Was the Method?; What Were the Theories and Paradigms Employed?; Structure; Commentary; References. 5 The Challenges Faced by Male Primary TeachersResearch Questions; What Was the Study About?; What Was the Method?; What Were the Theories and Paradigms Employed?; Structure; Commentary; References; 6 English Language Teaching in Nepal: An Investigation of Issues and Challenges; Research Question for This Chapter; What Was the Study About?; What Was the Methodology?; What Were the Theories and Paradigms Employed?; Grounded Theory; Interpretive and Positivist Paradigms; Structure of the Thesis; Commentary; References. 7 How Do Students Make Decisions About Overseas Higher Education? A Case Study of Chinese International Students at a Regional Australian UniversityResearch Question; What Was the Study About?; What Was the Method?; What Were the Theories and Paradigms Employed?; Paradigms; Literature Position; Structure; Commentary; References; 8 Linguistic Complexity in English Textbooks: A Functional Grammar Perspective; Research Question; What Was the Study About?; What Were the Theories and Paradigms Employed?; What Was the Method?; Structure; Chapter 1: Introduction.
• Publisher Details: Singapore : Springer
• Publication Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 808.06/6378; Dissertations, Academic; Report writing; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- Composition & Creative Writing; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- Rhetoric; REFERENCE -- Writing Skills; Dissertations, Academic; Report writing; Electronic books; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9789811305115; 9811305110
• Related ISBNs: 9789811305108; 9811305102
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed July 26, 2018).
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