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Utilizing Technology in the Academic Research Process: Quality output in a fraction of the time

John Dumay, University of Sydney Business School, Australia

Chandos Information Professional Series

 - provides an introduction to the use of technology even a novice researcher will find easy to understand
 - highlights techniques that allows the reader to get started immediately on saving time and improving their productivity and quality of their research and publications
 - draws upon the tools and techniques actually employed by the author in publishing a volume of work in a relatively short period of time
 - written by an experienced and successful academic researcher

This book is aimed at anyone involved in an academic research project from high school majors to PhD students and experienced researchers with a strong publication record. The author is acutely aware of the amount of time it takes to bring an idea from inception through to publication. The aim of this book is to introduce the tools and techniques the author used to establish his research career in a relatively short time, whilst keeping an eye on the quality of output. The tools and techniques presented are not intended as a substitute for academic acumen, but help concentrate on the aspects of research that add value to a project and help avoid tasks which are time consuming and contribute nothing to the academic quality of a research project.

Readership: Those engaged in an academic research project; particularly students undertaking and writing up a major academic research project: high school, undergraduate, honours, masters and PhD students. This book will also be useful for seasoned academic researchers looking to save time by improving their research, writing and presentation skills.

Approx. £47.50 / US$80.00 / €55.00

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About the author

John Dumay teaches management accounting, management control systems and extended performance reporting at the University of Sydney Business School. Previously, he ran a private business consultancy for more than 15 years before embarking on an academic career. Here he concentrated on helping small businesses utilize technology to streamline accounting, management and administration systems. His research work concentrates on the use of intangibles (such as information and communication technology) in the value creation processes within organizations. He has published in highly regarded specialist and generalist journals alike in the fields of accounting, knowledge management, research methods and sustainability. Dr Dumay holds qualifications in engineering, management, accounting, university education and brewing, and is a member of CPA Australia.

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Contents

Investigation: Setting up basic technology for research; Tools for developing your research question; Collecting quantitative data; Collecting qualitative data; Analysis: Tools for analysing qualitative data; Tools for analysing quantitative data; Writing: Structuring your document with a word processor; Searching documents and secondary sources; Effective referencing; Writing for clear communication; Presentation & publication: Developing effective presentations; Getting ready for publication; Dealing with editors and publishers.