{"product_id":"9781462524471","title":"Doing Developmental Research: A Practical Guide","description":"Addressing practical issues rarely covered in methods texts, this user-friendly, jargon-free book helps students and beginning researchers plan infant and child development studies and get them done. The author provides step-by-step guidance for getting involved in a developmental laboratory and crafting effective research questions and proposals. Tips on recruiting study participants cover access issues--such as how to overcome language and cultural barriers--and include helpful sample scripts. The book offers time management strategies, pointers for organizing and communicating data, and a roadmap of the journal publication process, complete with an annotated sample article. Numerous concrete examples, checklists, worksheets, and exercises are featured. Reproducible forms can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1\/2\" x 11\" size.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Pedagogical Features:\u003cbr\u003e *Chapter subheadings written as questions to help students quickly find the answers they need.\u003cbr\u003e *Key tips and checklists for managing each phase of a study.\u003cbr\u003e *Exercises that build core research skills.\u003cbr\u003e *Annotated sample journal article with commentary on the writing and publication process.","brand":"Guilford Publications, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47176173420784,"sku":"9781462524471","price":26.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781462524471_p0.jpg?v=1763677248","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781462524471","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}