Rosie Walker the co-author of The Rent Trap (Pluto, 2016), is a social policy writer and researcher interested in housing, inequality, employment rights and debt. She writes for the Guardian, Observer, Independent, Inside Housing and Third Sector. As a researcher she has worked for London School of Economics, University of Bristol and University of Brighton. She was once evicted by her landlord for asking for a new chest of drawers.

With examples of real research projects from students and in-depth author commentaries, this is a step-by-step guide to undertaking an Early Years research project, helping students see what a good project really looks like.

Foreword by Jean McNiff
Introduction
Chapter 1 - Considering Your Research Question
Chapter 2 - Theoretical Framework
Chapter 3 - Taking an Ethical Stance
Chapter 4 - Literature Review
Chapter 5 - Methodology: Choosing your Research Approach
Chapter 6 - Gathering Data
Chapter 7 - Data Analysis
Chapter 8 - Reaching Conclusions and Reflecting
Chapter 9 - Disseminating Findings
Final Reflection on the Qualities of a Practitioner Researcher