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Effective Strategies for Reading and Writing Social Research

This chapter provides guidance on organizing a review of the literature, reading social research effectively, evaluating research, and writing research reports. It also highlights the importance of ethics in reading and writing social research.

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Effective Strategies for Reading and Writing Social Research

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  1. Chapter 15 Reading and Writing SocialResearch

  2. Organizing a Review of the Literature • Once you identify a useful book or article, note which publications its author cites. • You may discover citations that appear often, suggesting they’re core references within the subject matter. • Once you’ve identified potential resources, read them and find anything of value to your project.

  3. How to Read Social Research • Begin with the abstract. • Skim the piece. • Read the conclusion to get a good sense of what it is about. • Reading book reviews are also helpful.

  4. Evaluation of Research Theory Measurements Sampling Methods Analysis

  5. Risks of the Internet • Everything you read on the web is not necessarily true. • Original sources of data are preferred over those that take data from elsewhere. • Is there a bias? Or is the information even accurate? • Does the research have citations?

  6. Good Social Research Writing • Begins with good writing. • Write to communicate, not to impress. • Be aware of the audience • Avoid presenting someone else’s words or thoughts as your own.

  7. Research Reports • Should include an account of the study design and execution. • The analysis of a report should be clear at each step. • Researchers need to provide details, integrate supporting materials, and draw explicit conclusions.

  8. Ethics of Reading and Writing Social Research • There is a risk of reviewing literature with a bias toward reports that support a favorite point to view. • The power of the internet for expansive searches can allow selective picking of supportive research literature.

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