Written by Chinese authors who having both successfully completed Masters degrees and PhDs and become lecturers at UK universities, are equipped to provide Chinese students with straightforward guidance to help overcome the cultural and language difficulties they are confronted with, and to support them in their undertaking of the research methods section of their dissertations. The book comprehensively covers both the theory and practice and includes a number of features to support learning including: Chinese translations of key concepts and definitions Tips about how to use different methods in the Chinese context Clear definitions of key terms Short illustrative examples A list of useful resources about Chinese research The book also features examples of Chinese research from the authors’ own work and from top journals to illustrate how the methods can be applied in the Chinese context. Suitable reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students across all business and management disciplines.

This is a really useful and comprehensive guide for Chinese students about the essential academic skills needed for successful study in higher education in the UK. It covers all skill areas as well as general information for Chinese students new to the UK academic environment.′ - Julie Watson, Principal Teaching Fellow in e-Learning and Head of eLanguages, University of Southampton Leaving China to study in the UK for the first time can be a daunting experience. You will be entering a new country and education system with its own culture, customs and values, some of which will be totally different from those back home. You will need to acquaint yourself with these differences to achieve your goals while studying in the UK and make the most of your stay. You may be finding it difficult to find this information, you may even be feeling anxious about the move or struggling to fit into your new environment. Help is at hand! This easy-to-read book is designed to be your companion throughout your university studies in the UK, providing practical information and skills and strategies for success. This guide: Introduces you to many life skills needed to support your studies in the UK, such as food, socialising and local amenities Contains information regarding UK assessment, lectures, seminars, campus life and support available from faculty Covers language and comprehension skills to help you communicate in your work and in the classroom with peers Explains the main differences between Eastern and Western thinking and culture Includes research skills and strategies for dissertations, essays and exams. Other useful features: Xiangping has included study tips in Chinese to help you fully understand each chapter Key words in each chapter are also provided in Chinese, alongside a test on the topic Hear from other Chinese students about their own experiences studying in the UK. This essential guide will help you to flourish in your UK studies and enjoy yourself along the way! The Student Success series are essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to planning your dream career, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips and resources for study success!

Each chapter is filled with examples that provide context for the theories and concepts being discussed.

Research Methods made easy is a step by step guide for beginners of research,and advanced learners of research in Social Sciences and Pure Sciences . It has been written specifically for those with no previous experience of research or research methodology. The book guides you through your project from beginning to end by offering practical advice on:* formulating a research question* ethical considerations* carrying out a literature review* choosing a research design* selecting a sample* collecting and analysing qualitative and quantitative data* writing a research report detailed thesisThe book is essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students in the social sciences embarking on quantitative or qualitative research projects.This book is equally beneficiall for the students of advanced research methods persuing their PhD degrees in different subjects of social Sciences, business, education, public health, related disciplines and even Science subjects.This text shows novice researchers how to design, collect, and analyze qualitative data and then present their results to the scientific community. The book stresses the importance of ethics in research and taking the time to properly design and think through any research endeavor. Upon completing this book, readers should be able to:* Effectively design, collect, organize, and analyze data and then to present results to the scientific community* Use the Internet as both a resource and a means for accessing qualitative data* Explore current issues in the world of researchers, which include a serious concern about ethical behavior and protocols in research and a more reflexive and sensitive role for the researcher* Recognize the importance of ethical concerns before they actually begin the research collection, organization, and analytic process* Understand basic elements associated with researcher reflexivity and research voiceIt is a comprehensive, and compact source for basic to advanced concepts in research, and can serve as a stand-alone text or as a supplement to research readings in any undergraduate to doctoral seminar or research methods class. This book is currently used as a research text at universities on six continents.

Entrepreneurship in context has been described as the third wave in entrepreneurship research. Accordingly, specific socio-economic, political, market, and institutional contexts are key to fostering, enabling, and enacting entrepreneurial activity and behaviours. These contexts shape everyday entrepreneurship experiences. This book is based on the premise that how gender is articulated within the entrepreneurial debate has to acknowledge context. However, context is not a construct that only applies to those economies and situations that differ from the presumed norm of Western developed nations. Adopting a more critical appraisal of how context is positioned within current theorizing around gender and entrepreneurial behaviours offers potential to progress debate whilst acknowledging that competing and contrasting contextual influences require clearer recognition. This book, therefore, has the potential to unearth credible and robust approaches to further examining contextualisation and women entrepreneurship that advances new insights. By exploring and examining how contextual influences shape women’s entrepreneurship, this book challenges the assumption that women entrepreneurship is the same throughout the world. It will be of value to researchers, academics, and students with an interest in entrepreneurship, political economy, economics, and public policy.

Research Methods made easy is a step by step guide for beginners of research,and advanced learners of research in Social Sciences and Pure Sciences . It has been written specifically for those with no previous experience of research or research methodology. The book guides you through your project from beginning to end by offering practical advice on:* formulating a research question* ethical considerations* carrying out a literature review* choosing a research design* selecting a sample* collecting and analysing qualitative and quantitative data* writing a research report detailed thesisThe book is essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students in the social sciences embarking on quantitative or qualitative research projects.This book is equally beneficiall for the students of advanced research methods persuing their PhD degrees in different subjects of social Sciences, business, education, public health, related disciplines and even Science subjects.This text shows novice researchers how to design, collect, and analyze qualitative data and then present their results to the scientific community. The book stresses the importance of ethics in research and taking the time to properly design and think through any research endeavor. Upon completing this book, readers should be able to:* Effectively design, collect, organize, and analyze data and then to present results to the scientific community* Use the Internet as both a resource and a means for accessing qualitative data* Explore current issues in the world of researchers, which include a serious concern about ethical behavior and protocols in research and a more reflexive and sensitive role for the researcher* Recognize the importance of ethical concerns before they actually begin the research collection, organization, and analytic process* Understand basic elements associated with researcher reflexivity and research voiceIt is a comprehensive, and compact source for basic to advanced concepts in research, and can serve as a stand-alone text or as a supplement to research readings in any undergraduate to doctoral seminar or research methods class. This book is currently used as a research text at universities on six continents.

In Conducting Research Interviews, Catherine Cassell guides you through conceptualizing the interview, preparing for the research interview, conducting the interview, examples, conclusions and next steps. Ideal for Business and Management students reading for a Master’s degree, each book in the series may also serve as reference books for doctoral students and faculty members interested in the method. Part of SAGE’s Mastering Business Research Methods Series, conceived and edited by Bill Lee, Mark N. K. Saunders and Vadake K. Narayanan and designed to support researchers by providing in-depth and practical guidance on using a chosen method of data collection or analysis.