Educational Materials

Recherche sociale: de la problématique à la collecte de données, 7e édition

This new edition of Recherche sociale is designed to help train novice researchers by presenting a procedural approach that is both rigorous and open-ended. The book reflects the evolution of research methods in the humanities and social sciences, while building on the foundations established in previous editions.

The first chapters of the book present the main characteristics and theories of social science research. The stages of social research—defining the research problem, designing the methodology, and collecting data—are then discussed in detail. The final part of the book is dedicated to exploring important issues that need to be considered by all those undertaking research projects, whether in academic or organizational settings.

All chapters have been revised for this seventh edition to reflect methodological and epistemological developments in recent years, as well as the social movements that have motivated these developments, including citizen participation, decolonization, and feminism. Several chapters have been profoundly transformed thanks to contributions from new authors. A new chapter on contemporary issues in social research and the publication of research has also been added.

Publication date: 2021

Edited by: Isabelle Bourgeois

Fondements et pratiques contemporaines en évaluation de programmes

An open-access book

Today, evaluation is an essential tool for improving programs and policies, stimulating innovation and guiding evidence-based decision-making. As a growing field, it is applied in a wide range of disciplines and sectors.

This book is aimed at anyone wishing to understand the evaluation process, its epistemological and ethical issues, and to acquire skills in applied social research. Comprising eleven chapters, it highlights fundamental concepts, supported by scientific literature, and proposes practical applications through examples and exercises. Case studies illustrate each component of the evaluation process.

The book proves an invaluable tool for those seeking to plan, implement and use evaluation. It is also an invaluable resource for initial training in program evaluation, offering for the first time free educational material in electronic and interactive format in French.

Publication date: 2024

Authors: Isabelle Bourgeois, David Buetti, Stéphanie Maltais

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