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Dear Petra,
This book looks just what I have been looking for and I have ordered a copy already!
David

David Fryer
Community Psychology Group
University of Stirling
FK9 4LA
Scotland
+44 (0) 1786 467650 (tel)
+44 (0) 1786 467641 (fax)
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From: The UK Community Psychology Discussion List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Petra Boynton

Sent: 21 June 2005 10:43 am

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Subject: resource

Dear All

I've been working for a while on a book about doing research that focuses on the 'how to' aspects of research, rather than just 'what to do'.  Having worked with consumer and user groups, as well as researchers in different countries, often the practical aspects of research (such as managing data, or researcher safety) are overlooked - and even experienced researchers may struggle with them.

The book is due out shortly, and it's accompanied by a website.  The reason for this is that people often have questions about social/health research but aren't always able to ask for help (or get useful advice).  Alternatively they may have very useful tips and resources to share.  So the website covers various practical and methodological aspects of research.  It's free to use, anyone can join and post, and it has the capacity to link to other conferences etc.  Although not everyone can access it at this time (since it's an online service) it is designed so that people at all levels of research - particularly those working on community projects, can get advice and support from other academics/researchers.  To ensure site members can feel comfortable in posting the site is moderated (for example it won't accept spam messages, nor insults to other site users over spelling or grammar).

If you want to use the site, you can find out more and register to use it at www.psypress.co.uk/boynton

It's just gone live so is a bit quiet at the moment - although I'm sure it'll liven up soon.  Feel free to pass the link on to anyone you feel may use it.  I'm hoping we can try and bring in some of the aims and philosophies of community psychology by having a free to use community resource in the research messageboard that goes with this site.

bw

Petra

Petra M Boynton, PhD

Lecturer in Health Services Research

Department Primary Care and Population Sciences, UCL.

Open Learning Unit, Archway Campus

4th Floor, Holborn Union Building, Highgate Hill

London, N19 5LW.

Tel: 0207 288 3325      Mob: 07967 212925

The Research Companion Messageboard - share your experiences and get support here! www.psypress.co.uk/boynton

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