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introDuction to
interDisciPlinary
stuDies
Allen F. Repko • Rick Szostak,
University of Alberta, Canada •
Michelle Phillips Buchberger, Franklin
University
This book is the first comprehensive
introduction to the field of interdisciplinary
studies, and carefully defines the main
concepts. The authors draw together
different scholarly points of view, illustrating
the integration of different insights in
solving real-world problems. Students are provided with skills to critically
read both disciplinary and interdisciplinary works, and are then exposed
to the first key steps in the interdisciplinary research process. Examples
provided throughout the text show how skills and knowledge can be applied.
Each chapter closes with questions and exercises.
ConTEnTs 1. Interdisciplinary Studies in the Real World / 2. Interdisciplinary Studies Defined
/ 3. The Interdisciplinary Studies "Cognitive Toolkit" / 4. The Rise of the Modern Disciplines
and of Interdisciplinarity / 5. Academic Disciplines / 6. The "DNA" of Interdisciplinary Studies
/ 7. Thinking Critically About Disciplinary Perspectives / 8. Thinking Critically About Disciplinary
Insights / 9. Thinking Critically About Integration and Its Results / 10. An Interdisciplinary
Research "Road Map" / 11. Identifying Relevant Disciplines and Gathering Information About
the Problem / 12. Analyzing Insights and Reflecting on Process
PaPerback ISbN: 978-1-4522-5660-3 • ©2014 • 368 PageS •
interDisciPlinary
research: Process and
Theory seconD eDition
Allen F. Repko
First published in 2008, this book
was hailed as the only comprehensive
and systematic presentation of the
interdisciplinary research process and
the theory that informs it. This second
Edition reflects the burgeoning interest and
substantial research since then.
Visit sagepub.com for a complete Table of Contents.
PaPerback ISbN: 978-1-4129-8877-3 • ©2012 • 544 PageS •
BunDle with Case sTudies in inTerdisCiplinary researCh anD save!
buNDle ISbN: 978-1-4522-0573-1
eNhaNcINg
coMMuNIcaTIoN &
collaBoration in
interDisciPlinary
research
Michael O'Rourke, Michigan State
University • Stephen Crowley,
Boise State University • Sanford D.
Eigenbrode • J. D. Wulfhorst, both of
University of Idaho
This edited volume is comprised of
previously unpublished, state-of-the-
art chapters on interdisciplinary communication and collaboration
from theoretical and applied perspectives in the context of research,
education, and administration. ECCIR ranges broadly over the spectrum of
interdisciplinary activity with an emphasis on collaborative interdisciplinary
work. Visit sagepub.com for a complete Table of Contents.
PaPerback ISbN: 978-1-4522-5566-8 • ©2014 • 464 PageS •
coNDucTINg reSearch
literature reviews:
From the Internet to Paper
fourTh eDITIoN
Arlene Fink, University of California,
Los Angeles and The Langley Research
Institute
Providing readers with an accessible, in-
depth look at how to synthesize research
literature, this book is perfect for students,
researchers, marketers, planners, and
policymakers who design and manage
public and private agencies, conduct
research studies, and prepare strategic plans and grant proposals.
ConTEnTs 1. Reviewing the Literature: Why? For Whom? How? / 2. Searching and Screening:
The Practical Screen and Methodological Quality / 3. Searching and Screening: Methodological
Quality / 4. Doing the Review: A Reader's Guide Chapter / 5. What Did You Find? Synthesizing
Results
PaPerback ISbN: 978-1-4522-5949-9 • ©2014 • 280 PageS •
how to conDuct
surveys: A Step-by-Step
Guide fIfTh eDITIoN
Arlene Fink, University of California,
Los Angeles and The Langley Research
Institute
This edition, offering practical, step-by-
step advice and written in Fink's signature
clear and accessible style, guides readers
through the process of developing surveys
and evaluating the credibility of surveys
created by others.
ConTEnTs 1. Conducting Surveys: Everyone Is Doing It / 2. The Survey Form: Questions,
Scales, and Appearance / 3. Getting It Together: Some Practical Concerns / 4. Sampling / 5.
Survey Design: Environmental Control / 6: Analyzing and Organizing Data from Surveys / 7:
Presenting the Survey Results
PaPerback ISbN: 978-1-4522-0387-4 • ©2013 • 200 PageS •
UpdaTEd EdiTion of BEsTsEllEr
SurvIvINg your
Dissertation: A
Comprehensive Guide to
Content and Process
fourTh eDITIoN
Kjell Erik Rudestam • Rae R. Newton,
both of Fielding Graduate University
Using examples from a wide range of
disciplines, the book covers selecting a
suitable topic; conducting a literature
review; managing data overload; building
an argument; presenting the material, data, and results; and working with
faculty committees.
ConTEnTs PART I: GETTING STARTED / 1: The Research Process / 2: Selecting a Suitable
Topic / 3: Methods of Inquiry: Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches / PART II: WORKING
WITH THE CONTENT: THE DISSERTATION CHAPTERS / 4: Literature Review and Statement of the
Problem / 5: The Method Chapter: Describing Your Research Plan / 6: Presenting the Results
of Quantitative Studies / 7: Presenting the Results of Qualitative Research / 8: Discussion
/ PART III: WORKING WITH PROCESS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO MAKE THE DISSERTATION
EASIER / 9: Overcoming Barriers: Becoming an Expert While Controlling Your Own Destiny / 10:
Writing / 11: How to Complete Your Dissertation Using Online Data Access and Collection /
12: Guidelines for the Presentation of Numbers in the Dissertation / 13: Informed Consent and
Other Ethical Concerns
PaPerback ISbN: 978-1-4522-6097-6 • JuNe 2014 • 364 PageS
NEW EDITION COMING SOON
