The book presents these three approaches side by side within the context of the process of research from the beginning steps of philosophical assumptions to the writing and presenting of research. Presents the preliminary steps of using philosophical assumptions in the beginning of the book; Provides an expanded discussion on ethical issues; Emphasizes new Web-based technologies for literature searches and offers updated information about mixed methods research procedures.

The selection of a research approach --Review of the literature -- The use of theory -- Writing strategies and ethical considerations -- The introduction -- The purpose statement -- Research questions and hypotheses -- Quantitative methods -- Qualitative methods -- Mixed method procedures.