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Newhouse, Robert C. – Library Quarterly, 1989
Describes the participant-observation technique for data collection and proposes its usefulness as a research methodology in library science. Procedural steps are outlined and suggestions are offered for successful completion of participant-observation research. (10 references) (Author/MES)
Descriptors: Data Collection, Library Research, Library Science, Participant Observation
Shenton, Andrew K. – Education for Information, 2005
In contrast to the considerable coverage of research methods and report writing, relatively little attention has been given in the professional literature to the steps that should be taken and issues which may be borne in mind by a researcher seeking to have his or her work published. By addressing ten broad questions reflecting common concerns,…
Descriptors: Information Science, Technical Writing, Research Methodology, Library Science