Author Description

This unique text was written with the hope of showing students that the thought processes of the educational investigator are both interesting and exciting. This volume recounts 14 research adventures. The contributors tell how they encountered research situations which were especially interesting, unique and/or problematic, and which demanded some creative form of resolution or understanding. In relating their struggles with research questions, contributors write in a personal, anecdotal, narrative style that provides genuine insight into the educational research process. Further, they communicate in a manner that is understandable and enjoyable for students. Their stories reflect a wide range of research topics that correspond to essential chapters in educational psychology textbooks.