Practising Research

'This distinctive book addresses the place of the researcher in highly nuanced ways. This book will be an important pedagogical resource. It will also be extremely useful for anyone looking to practically engage with individual and team-based research.' – Professor Brett Smith, University of Birmingham 'Textbooks on research methods abound but Nollaig Frost's Practising Research is the first to put the researcher centre stage and to explore their role, their influence and their challenges in conducting credible research.' – Dr Peter Branney, Leeds Beckett University 'Practising Research provides an accessible explanation concerning arguably one of the most obvious yet inaccessible questions facing researchers: What is their role in the research process?' – Dr Russell Luyt, Anglia Ruskin University 'This is a unique textbook that provides a much-needed guide to help researchers consider their roles, affect, positionality, and, above all, humanness in the research process. The excerpts from interviews with researchers, as well as the numerous research examples and reflective questions, make the book both reader-friendly and far-reaching.' – Dr Tony Onwuegbuzie, Sam Houston State University. This book considers the impact of the researcher on the research process. Featuring classic and contemporary examples, interviews with experienced researchers, and practical tips and hints, it equips readers with the skills to consider themselves and their role in their own research practice.