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This chapter covers:

  • the purpose and historical development of research in professional practice;

  • levels of research;

  • case studies and case stories;

  • ethical considerations.

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  1. South-bank University, London, UK

    Auldeen Alsop

  2. University of East London, UK

    Susan Ryan

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Alsop, A., Ryan, S. (1996). Researching practice. In: Making the Most of Fieldwork Education. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-3148-1_19

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