Doing Developmental Research - a Practical Guide (Broché)

"A wonderful how-to guide. Unlike typical research methods texts, the book addresses the many practicalities of becoming an effective developmental researcher, including how to choose a lab, identify a worthy research question, recruit participants, write an IRB protocol, network at conferences, publish an article, and more." - Celia A. Brownell, Department of Psychology, University of Pittsburgh "This unique resource provides an incredible wealth of knowledge and support.
Striano draws from her extensive experience working in a variety of research settings with infants and children, and lays out all of the advice that budding developmental scientists may not even know they need." - Janet E. Frick, Department of Psychology, University of Georgia "I like how the chapters are organized around key questions, and the forms and scripts are terrific, particularly for students who have never been involved in a project.
The exercises are thought provoking and necessary for anyone doing research with children. The tips and worksheets make this a book to be used - not just read - in parallel with traditional research methods texts." -Melissa Y. Delgado, School of Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas State University ADDRESSING PRACTICAL ISSUES RARELY COVERED IN METHODS TEXTS, THIS USER-FRIENDLY, JARGON-FREE book helps students and beginning researchers plan infant and child development studies and get them done.
The author provides step-by-step guidance for getting involved in a developmental laboratory and crafting effective research questions and proposals. Tips on recruiting study participants cover access issues - such as how to overcome language and cultural barriers - and include helpful sample scripts. The book offers time management strategies, pointers for organizing and communicating data, and a roadmap of the journal publication process, complete with an annotated sample article.
Numerous concrete examples, checklists, worksheets, and exercises are featured. Reproducible forms can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 81/2" x 11" size. Pedagogical Features : - Chapter subheadings written as questions to help students quickly find the answers they need. - Key tips and checklists for managing each phase of a study. - Exercises that build core research skills. - Annotated sample journal article with commentary on the writing and publication process.