Overview
A culmination of strategies to address issues expressed by students, this new textbook explores concerns such as finding topics, approaching research projects, constructing research projects, and more.\Synopsis
A culmination of strategies to address issues expressed by students, this new textbook explores concerns such as finding topics, approaching research projects, constructing research projects, and more.\
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Reviewer:James Mahshie, PhD, CCC-SLP(George Washington University)
Description:At the very beginning of this book, the author notes the similarities between the clinical process and research process, and while careful to not equate them, she draws upon these similarities. This approach is particularly appealing for a course that is sometimes viewed by clinicians as a negative.
Purpose:The theme of research for practitioners is reflected in chapters dealing with formulating research questions, research designs, sampling and analysis methods, along with a number of chapters on topics relevant to the application of research to clinical practice.
Audience:The book is designed for a graduate course on research in speech-language pathology and audiology.
Features:Important areas in research - definitions of terms, the classification of research, ethical considerations, data analysis, and developing a literature review - are covered. The straightforward way the topics are presented is a strength of the book. For example, the first chapter provides students with a succinct and clear introduction to types of designs, variables, and elements of the philosophy of science. The topics are integrated well to give a broad picture of the research landscape. There also is a comprehensive discussion of qualitative research in the context of nonexperimental studies. By demonstrating the connections between these topics, the author makes qualitative research understandable, and helps students understand its strengths and limitations as compared to quantitative research. Each chapter includes review questions and learning activities designed to help both the instructor and students structure learning.
Assessment:This is a very strong entry into the area of research books in speech and hearing. While examples in the literature are somewhat limited, the coverage is appropriate for the audience and the book provides a clear and focused description of the landscape of research. The writing style is clear and understandable, even for readers for whom research may not be the most intriguing topic. The book is definitely worth considering for a graduate class on research for the practitioner.
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Reviewer: James Mahshie, PhD, CCC-SLP(George Washington University)Description: At the very beginning of this book, the author notes the similarities between the clinical process and research process, and while careful to not equate them, she draws upon these similarities. This approach is particularly appealing for a course that is sometimes viewed by clinicians as a negative.
Purpose: The theme of research for practitioners is reflected in chapters dealing with formulating research questions, research designs, sampling and analysis methods, along with a number of chapters on topics relevant to the application of research to clinical practice.
Audience: The book is designed for a graduate course on research in speech-language pathology and audiology.
Features: "Important areas in research - definitions of terms, the classification of research, ethical considerations, data analysis, and developing a literature review - are covered. The straightforward way the topics are presented is a strength of the book. For example, the first chapter provides students with a succinct and clear introduction to types of designs, variables, and elements of the philosophy of science. The topics are integrated well to give a broad picture of the research landscape. There also is a comprehensive discussion of qualitative research in the context of nonexperimental studies. By demonstrating the connections between these topics, the author makes qualitative research understandable, and helps students understand its strengths and limitations as compared to quantitative research. Each chapter includes review questions and learning activities designed to help both the instructor and students structure learning. "
Assessment: This is a very strong entry into the area of research books in speech and hearing. While examples in the literature are somewhat limited, the coverage is appropriate for the audience and the book provides a clear and focused description of the landscape of research. The writing style is clear and understandable, even for readers for whom research may not be the most intriguing topic. The book is definitely worth considering for a graduate class on research for the practitioner.