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George Variyan; Kristin Reimer – Sage Research Methods Cases, 2022
This paper explores the experiences involved in adapting on-the ground research to fit the emerging work-related realities at the beginning of the pandemic in 2020. During this time, citizens across the world were experiencing various restrictions, disruptions, and uncertainty. Like many academics, we found our research project interrupted, which…
Descriptors: Pandemics, COVID-19, Research, Research Methodology
Damaris D. E. Carlisle – Sage Research Methods Cases, 2022
While conducting research for my doctoral thesis entitled "Learners With Special Educational Needs Reflecting on Their First Year at University," I explored the historical background, recent developments, and issues of concern for students with special educational needs and disabilities studying at university in Singapore. Documentary…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Special Education, Special Needs Students, Educational Needs
Grant Clayton; Phillip Morris; Joseph Taylor; Dick Carpenter – Sage Research Methods Cases, 2022
This case study introduces the use of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) publicly available data for linear regression. Our case uses an example of exploring the relationship between Advanced Placement (AP) course-taking, while in high school, on student science, technology, engineering, and mathematics grades upon enrolment to…
Descriptors: Online Searching, Research, Data Use, Regression (Statistics)
Silvia Garcia; Devin Wolfe; Sarah Fox; Cindy Gil; Gloria King; Susana Colgan – Sage Research Methods Cases, 2022
This case study highlights the methodological and practical implications of modifying an investigation with community partners to fit an online format. Research interactions took place between November 2020 and June 2021, under the social distancing restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Twelve Latinx parents/caregivers participated in…
Descriptors: Culturally Relevant Education, Online Searching, Research, Partnerships in Education
Damaris D. E. Carlisle – Sage Research Methods Cases, 2022
Many countries keep official records of parliamentary debates. In the UK, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Singapore, these transcriptions are referred to as Hansard, providing a rich resource for researchers exploring the historical and contextual background of governmental policy and legislation. This case study draws on the original…
Descriptors: Public Policy, Legislation, Students with Disabilities, College Freshmen
Aoife M. O'Brien; Conor Mc Guckin – Sage Research Methods Cases, 2016
While there are many approaches useful when conducting a literature review (e.g. the narrative literature review, the qualitative literature review, the integrated literature review), the focus of this method in action is to demonstrate the usefulness of the systematic literature review, to researchers at postgraduate level. This case study…
Descriptors: Literature Reviews, Bibliographic Databases, Research Methodology, Barriers
Ackermann, Ernest; Hartman, Karen – 2000
This book presents information specialists--researchers, librarians, and students who work with information--with an accessible approach to finding information on the World Wide Web and the Internet. Each of the chapters contains one or more step-by-step activities to demonstrate fundamental skills and concepts. The book has an accompanying Web…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Information Retrieval, Information Seeking, Information Sources
Junion-Metz, Gail – 2000
This book provides guidance in how to help children use the Internet for learning and fun. The book is divided into three sections. The first section, "Get Ready: The Internet and Its Tools," includes basic information and practice exercises related to the Internet's many tools. Also included is a large subsection on the World Wide Web, which…
Descriptors: Children, Computer Literacy, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Oriented Programs