Interdisciplinary Research: Process and Theory
<p><b>Interdisciplinary Research: Process and Theory</b> is the first book that systematically guides students in <i>how</i> to approach and follow through on research projects that straddle disciplines. Featuring an easy-to-follow approach that is grounded in theory, it is packed with examples of interdisciplinary research from the natural sciences, the social sciences, and the humanities. Students will gain a solid foundation on how to achieve, produce, and express integration.</p><p></p><p><b></b></p><p><b>Key Features and Benefits</b></p><p></p><p>· Blends practice and theory by delineating a step-by-step research process that is based in relevant scholarly literature</p><p></p><p>· Illustrates each step of the research process, using examples of professional and student work oriented toward the natural sciences, the social sciences, and the humanities</p><p></p><p>· Offers an easy-to-follow checklist so students can evaluate previous research</p><p></p><p>· Provides extensive information on the different disciplines to help students develop an understanding of disciplinary perspectives and their defining elements</p><p></p><p><b>Intended Audience</b></p><p>This core text is designed for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in interdisciplinary research methods and will be especially helpful for courses requiring research papers.</p>