Coaching and Mentoring Research

A Practical Guide

Lindsay G. Oades, Christine Leanne Siokou, Gavin Slemp (University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia)

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English

Sage Publications Ltd
28 June 2019

Research & information: general; Counselling & advice services

This highly engaging guidebook provides an accessible introduction to research methods and the research process within the coaching and mentoring context. Starting with an introduction to the basic principles of research theory and practice, explaining why we need to do research at all, what it is, why it's important, and moving on to cover the ins and outs of actually doing research, this book provides students with everything they need to know all in one place.

Packed full of case studies, activities and hints and tips for best practice, this book throws a life belt to all coaching and mentoring trainees and practitioners looking to make the best start in their research career.

By: Lindsay G. Oades, Christine Leanne Siokou, Gavin Slemp (University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia)
Imprint: Sage Publications Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 232mm, Width: 186mm,
Weight: 480g
ISBN: 9781473912977
ISBN 10: 1473912970
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 28 June 2019
Audience: College/higher education , Primary , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Part I: Becoming a researcher in coaching or mentoring 1 Benefits of research 2 Impactful research 3 Research teams 4 Avoiding pitfalls 5 Theories of knowledge Part II: Phases of the research process 6 Choosing a research methodology 7 Research scope 8 Research questions 9 Reviewing literature 10 Research proposals 11 Research ethics 12 Feasible timelines 13 Data collection and analysis 14 Dissemination of research Part III: Quantitative methods for coaching and mentoring research 15 Choosing quantitative methods 16 Experimental designs 17 Survey designs 18 Common quantitative methods and analyses 19 Developing confidence in statistics Part IV: Qualitative and mixed methods for coaching and mentoring research 20 Choosing qualitative methods for data collection/generation 21 Choosing qualitative methods for data analysis/interpretation 22 Programme evaluation and action research 23 Case study designs 24 Mixed methods Appendix: Examples of process, outcome and implementation/fidelity research in coaching and mentoring