Creswell_Research_Design_ Qualitative Quantitative and Mixed Methods Approaches 2018 5th Ed

Part I Preliminary Considerations
Chapter 1 The Selection of a Research Approach
Chapter 2 Review of the Literature
Chapter 3 The Use of Theory
Chapter 4 Writing Strategies and Ethical Considerations
This book is intended to help researchers develop a plan or proposal for a research study. Part I addresses
several preliminary considerations that are necessary before designing a proposal or a plan for a study. These
considerations relate to selecting an appropriate research approach, reviewing the literature to position the
proposed study within the existing literature, deciding on whether to use a theory in the study, and employing
—at the outset—good writing and ethical practices.
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