CHAPTER 6

The Research Process in Projects

Chapter 4 provided a classification of classroom projects. No matter what type of project is followed, in most instances, it will include doing research. Verschuren and Doorewaard (1999) observed the following about a research project:

Carrying out a research project is a complex and lengthy activity. You are bombarded by a host of new impressions. Also, the various parties involved make different and often contradictory demands on you. In such a situation, many of you will find it hard to develop a goal-directed mode of action in which it is clear to yourself and to other parties involved what is going to happen. Still, the research project needs to incorporate a coherent body of activities, resulting ...

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