<p>If you’re studying education much of what you do is informed by educational research but how do you interpret it effectively? How do you judge whether results are valid or relevant? </p><p>This is the perfect guide to engaging with educational research. It explores how to read journal articles critically; what key academic terms <em>really</em> mean; different approaches to educational research, how they are used and what they aim to uncover, and how high quality findings can be meaningful for teaching and learning.</p><p>Supported by examples that demonstrate the use (and misuse) of research in education, this is your essential guide to understanding and effectively using research. </p>