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How-to-do Research

How to Search and Find Readings on Early Childhood Topics

Researching for Information on a Particular Topic.

We receive requests from many people seeking to know what research is available on a particular topic.

First do a thorough word and article search of our website.

Take a look at all the articles published in the NZ-International Research in Early Childhood Education Journal

Then check

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How-to-do Research

How to do Action-Based Research or an Inquiry, and Writing Your Report

What is Action Research?

Action research is defined in the glossary as:  

A hands-on approach to research for change in a setting and/or to one’s own practices, thinking and knowledge. Action research can be a collaborative endeavour or carried out by an individual.

When action research is being undertaken to bring about change in a se

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How-to-do Research

How to write a good abstract and guidelines for reviewers of abstracts and paper or conference proposals

Writing a good abstract and what to look for if you are reviewing abstracts or conference paper proposals.

Guideline on Abstract Writing and Review

An abstract for a research paper should be sharply focused, concisely written and identify the major aspects of the research to be covered in the proposed session. Reviewing an abstract for a rese

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How-to-do Research

Getting People to Participate in Your Research Study or Survey

How to improve the response rate for your research study or survey.

Providing a financial incentive or gift to people to participate in your survey or research study is usually not needed. Much depends on whether people feel what you are asking them to do, is actually worth doing.

But if they see little value in giving their time, their

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2023 NZIRECE Journal

Children’s Developing Minds Revealed by Parent-led Research

A new book giving insight into children’s developing minds. What do children make of the stories we offer them? What do they think and feel as they listen to a parent read a picture-book? And what if a story confuses them. Read the full paper below. Or to order a pdf copy of the article go to the main NZIRECE Journal page.

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Child Thinking
2023 NZIRECE Journal

Revisiting Rhizomatic Connections and Relationships in Young Children’s Thinking and Meaning-Making

Original theory and research on children in early years education exploring the complex nature of children’s thinking, connections and relationships. Read the full paper below. Or to order a pdf copy of the article go to the main NZIRECE Journal page.

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