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How to Critique Journal Articles in the Social Sciences
Scott R. (Robert) Harris
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Description for How to Critique Journal Articles in the Social Sciences
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This brief, introductory book provides readers with a step-by-step guide to reading and understanding a social science research article. The author demonstrates the many strengths of social research, including its advantages over ordinary ways of knowing things, and, at the same time, points out that research is inevitably flawed. Rather than naively assuming that good research simply produces "The Truth" or cynically asserting that research is hopelessly biased and futile, this book instills in readers a critical perspective—one that appreciates the strengths and weaknesses of any piece of scholarship.
This brief, introductory book provides readers with a step-by-step guide to reading and understanding a social science research article. The author demonstrates the many strengths of social research, including its advantages over ordinary ways of knowing things, and, at the same time, points out that research is inevitably flawed. Rather than naively assuming that good research simply produces "The Truth" or cynically asserting that research is hopelessly biased and futile, this book instills in readers a critical perspective—one that appreciates the strengths and weaknesses of any piece of scholarship.
Product Details
Publisher
SAGE Publications Inc United States
Number of pages
136
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Weight
195g
Number of Pages
136
Place of Publication
Thousand Oaks, United States
ISBN
9781452241340
SKU
V9781452241340
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About Scott R. (Robert) Harris
Scott R. Harris (Ph.D., University of Oregon) is Professor of Sociology at Saint Louis University, where he teaches courses on Emotions, Family, Research Methods, Social Psychology, and Contemporary Theory. He is the author of two books on conceptualization and measurement: What Is Constructionism? (which received the Cooley Award from the Society for the Study of Symbolic Interaction) and The Meanings ... Read more
Reviews for How to Critique Journal Articles in the Social Sciences
"[The book] provides an accessible introduction to thinking about the place of peer-reviewed research by scaffolding student’s learning on to what they already know from personal opinion, newspapers and websites."
Alex Bowers "The author does a fantastic job of simplifying complex concepts and jargons so the lay person can understand them."
Osabuohien Amienyi "It is readable and comprehensive ... Read more
Alex Bowers "The author does a fantastic job of simplifying complex concepts and jargons so the lay person can understand them."
Osabuohien Amienyi "It is readable and comprehensive ... Read more