Improving research through user engagement

the long version

"User engagement has become a key part of discussions about the nature and purpose of social science research. In this book the authors provide an authoritative overview of recent theoretical and practical developments relating to working with users at different stages in the processes of research. The book draws primarily on issues, examples and frameworks that have arisen specifically within educational research. The implications of different forms of user engagement for the design of educational research are explored in detail." -- Publisher's information.