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Signposts for Educational Research CD-ROM is an indispensable resource for those embarking on research in education and related fields. By using a compelling metaphor of the researcher as traveller the beginning researcher navigates their way through the journey that is their research project. The user can choose to investigate all the resources and possible routes, which are available, or follow a particular path. They are aided by an 'expert' narrator who raises critical issues along the journey explaining the methods and approaches of a particular research strategy.An accessible and unintimidating introduction for the beginning researcher - the CD-ROM provides a comprehensive coverage of all the main research methods and approaches with an extensive 'Survival Kit', including a bibliography of relevant book and journal publications, websites and organisations.Ideal for the educational researcher at all levels but especially those doing post-graduate, post-qualification, distance learning and teacher training courses.User specification requirementsPentium PC (150 Mhz recommended)Windows 95 or above16 Mbytes memory minimumColour SVGA8 speed CD-ROM DriveSound Card800 x 600 screen resolution