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Sage Research Methods: Foundations

Using Sage Research Methods Foundations

With contributions from a global list of experts, Foundations introduces key terms in research, including hundreds of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods, through hundreds of reference entries. Innovators in the field are also covered, with a special emphasis on previously underrepresented figures, including many women and people of color. 

You can do a quick search across the entries on the Foundations page, including the Innovators, Other Entries and Series the content is part of.

Why Foundations?

  • Online reference resource presented in series of entries and short essays on key concepts and scholars
  • Special emphasis on traditionally under-represented scholars
  • Includes content on cutting-edge methodologies not available in the rest of SRM
  • Targeted search results, bite-sized entries and dynamic site architecture provide a contextualized environment for each concept

 

Sage Research Methods Foundations provides learners with introductory coverage of hundreds of methods in 500 –10,000 word entries. This collection supports students who are new to research and coursework, and it prepares them for the demands of higher education, future careers and postgraduate study. Each entry included within Sage Research Methods Foundations gives a general understanding of a topic, and users can easily find and jump to related topics and sub-topics.

Understand methods in context

  •  Assign methods entries to your cohort before class, giving them time to acquaint themselves with key methods prior to more in-depth study
  • 'Pioneer’ entries – i.e. Profiles of key scholars who have made an impact in the field of research, including previously underrepresented researchers including women and people of color
  • ‘What’s Next’ feature suggests additional reading based on what users have previously viewed

Methods Map

Use the interactive Methods Map visualization to discover how methods are related and find relevant content