Methods in human geography : a guide for students doing a research project

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This text is an essential guide to current research approaches in human geography, covering all aspects of undertaking a geography research project, from the selection of an appropriate topic through to the organization and writing of the final report. Covering a wide range of contemporary research methods, the authors provide practical advice on how to actually undertake a project. *Covers the report writing process including design, writing and illustration issues. * Each chapter is written by a leading expert on the subject. * Strikes a balance between authoritative discussion of key issues and practical advice for the new researcher. * Practical pointers include selecting a topic, finding earlier literature, collecting and analyzing data and writing up the report. * Thoroughly revised and brought up-to-date to reflect current trends in human geography. * New chapters in focus groups, participatory approaches and techniques, visual methodologies and geographical information systems and spatial analysis.  Read more... Abstract: This text is an essential guide to current research approaches in human geography, covering all aspects of undertaking a geography research project, from the selection of an appropriate topic through to the organization and writing of the final report. Covering a wide range of contemporary research methods, the authors provide practical advice on how to actually undertake a project. *Covers the report writing process including design, writing and illustration issues. * Each chapter is written by a leading expert on the subject. * Strikes a balance between authoritative discussion of key issues and practical advice for the new researcher. * Practical pointers include selecting a topic, finding earlier literature, collecting and analyzing data and writing up the report. * Thoroughly revised and brought up-to-date to reflect current trends in human geography. * New chapters in focus groups, participatory approaches and techniques, visual methodologies and geographical information systems and spatial analysis Content: Section a. Preparing for the research project -- section b. Collecting primary data -- section c. Analysis of data -- section d. Producing the report.