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SAGE Research Methods

Published: 12/17/2024

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Introduction to SAGE Research Methods

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Research Tools in SAGE Research Methods

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Plan and Organize Research in Sage Research Methods

SAGE Research Methods

Published: 12/17/2024

Learn how to navigate SAGE Research Methods like a pro!

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Introduction to SAGE Research Methods

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Research Tools in SAGE Research Methods

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Plan and Organize Research in Sage Research Methods

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SAGE Research Methods is a comprehensive online resource that provides information and tools to guide researchers through the entire research process. With SAGE Research Methods, you'll find: Clear and concise explanations of a wide range of methods Practical advice on data collection, analysis, and interpretation Real-world examples to inspire your research Interactive tools to streamline your workflow.
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Whether you're a student, a researcher, or a faculty member, SAGE Research Methods empowers you to: Improve your research skills, Stay up-to-date on the latest research trends, and Collaborate with others and share your knowledge.
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One of the easiest ways to find content in Sage Research Methods is by searching. On the homepage the search box is prominently placed, and on other pages the search box can be opened by clicking "search" in the upper right-hand corner of the header.
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You can also access the advanced search page if you would like to enter very specific Boolean searches.
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If you're ready to start your research and you already know which methods you're going to use, you can do a site search with the name of the method you've chosen - we'll use focus groups as an example. Results are ranked according to relevancy, but you may change this to sorting by title, publication date, or popularity.
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By default, your search is limited to only content immediately available to you through our National University subscriptions. If you choose "all content," you may find content that needs to be requested through our interlibrary loan service.
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The SAGE Research Methods platform also offers multiple ways to browse for content. Choosing "browse by" allows you to view content by discipline, content type, and topic. For example, we can view all content related to the discipline of Anthropology. Notice that there are tools on the left side of the results that will allow you to further refine and narrow your browsing.
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We can also browse by Content Types. For example, videos. Choosing a content type takes us to a page where we can search within that content type or make a choice to narrow our browsing.
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For example, we can browse videos by Discipline, Method, Video Type, or Collection the video is from. We also can just see all the videos, if we prefer. Browsing is an easy way to explore the vast amount of content available in Sage Research Methods.
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Please explore our other videos to learn more about how Sage Research Methods can support your research process, and remember, you can always Ask a Librarian for help!
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SAGE Research Methods offers a variety of tools and content to help you with your research. Here is an overview of just a few.
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One of the standout resources offered in SAGE Research Methods is the Little Books. These books are famous for being excellent primers for social science research.
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There are two Little Book series, nicknamed the Little Green Books and Little Blue Books. To see these resources, we are going to choose to explore Books and Reference on the Sage Research Methods homepage.
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The Little Green Books discuss quantitative research methods in the social sciences - we can click on that title to browse the books in their series. These handy, brief volumes cover advanced quantitative topics such as Meta-Analysis, Survey Questions, Q Methodology, Experimental Design and analysis, and specific Regression Models.
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If we return to the books & reference page, we also see the "Little Blue Books" - this series covers Qualitative Research Methods. The books in this series are designed to teach novice researchers about specific modes of social inquiry, as well as widening the range of social science methods used by veteran researchers.
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The Methods Map is a tool designed to help you visually understand how method terms and concepts are related. The Methods Map can be accessed from the Tools menu. The map has an entry for every method concept in SAGE Research Methods.
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Let's search the map for focus groups. The box at the top of the map gives the definition of focus groups. Notice that we also have the option to search for additional content. If we look at the right-hand circle labeled Narrower Terms, we can see a variety of more specific terms related to focus groups.
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We can click on any of these narrower terms, such as moderators, to make it the central concept and see its definition.
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Again, notice we have the option to search for more content. Let's go ahead and do that now – you can see that it launches a full Sage Research Methods search.
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Please see the Introduction to SAGE Research Methods video for details on how to navigate and refine this page. Hit the back button in your browser to return to the map and the definition of moderators.
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The methods map visualizes how various areas of research methods and statistics are related.
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Finally, Sage Research Methods includes a variety of case studies that allow you to see the process of formal research in real world environments.
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To see these resources, we are going to choose to explore Cases on the Sage Research Methods homepage. From there, we can browse by subject, method, or academic level.
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When you open a case, the abstract (or summary) will be at the top.
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There is also a navigation or Table of Contents to help you browse specific parts of the case. Finally, also notice that there is a direct link to explore the case's method in the Methods Map – please see the previous section on Methods Maps for more about that tool.
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The Cases in Sage Research Methods can enhance your understanding of how various research methods are used. Please explore our other videos to learn more about all the other resources available in Sage Research Methods.
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Sage Research Methods offers a Project Planner and Reading Lists to help you plan and organize your research projects.
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The Project Planner is a tool designed to guide you through the different stages of a research project.
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The Project Planner can be accessed from the Tools menu.
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We can see an outline for the Project Planner along the left side of the screen.
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This tool guides you through the research process, including choosing a topic, developing research questions, conducting a literature review, selecting a methodology, data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
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Feel free to go through the Project Planner sequentially, or you can select the research stage you are currently at and the planner will provide relevant information and resources tailored to that specific step.
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Please note that this planner provides general guidance, not specific policies or requirements for research at National University.
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Reading Lists allow you to save content for later.
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Your list can be kept private or made public.
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To get started with lists, you will need to create a profile with Sage Research Methods using your university email address and set a password.
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Once you're logged into your profile, you're ready to go.
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You can add content to your list directly from the search results page by clicking the Add to list Heart, select an existing list from the drop down menu and then select Add.
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Or you can create a new list on the spot.
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A public list can be used to share resources with other project collaborators or to create course assigned reading lists.
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You can also add content to your list while you're reading.
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Just click on the list icon in the upper right corner and add to an existing list or create a new one.
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If you want to explore public reading lists create created by other researchers, they can be found under Tools.
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You can either search or you can browse lists by method or discipline.
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To find your lists, click your name in the upper right corner and select View My Lists.
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Here you can get a citation for your list items, edit and delete your lists, and share your lists with others.
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Note that if your list is public, you will be able to embed it into a website or course lms.
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Please explore our other videos to learn more about how Sage Research Methods can support your research process.
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