Review of the State Of Research Methodology in African Librarianship

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dc.contributor.authorManda, Paul A.
dc.date.accessioned2016-03-24T12:48:50Z
dc.date.available2016-03-24T12:48:50Z
dc.date.issued2002
dc.descriptionFull text can be accessed at http://www.ajol.info/index.php/udslj/article/view/26602en_US
dc.description.abstractThe paper reviews of the state of research methodology in African Librarianship. The data for the paper is based on the content analysis of journal articles published in the African Journal of Library, Archives and Information Science between 1991 and 1999. The study has revealed major weaknesses in research methodologies in African Librarianship. Among the major shortcomings are researches not being grounded on theory and the findings having no bearing on theory construction. Additionally, operational definitions of underlying concepts or variables are not provided. The study did not reveal a clear pattern of development towards either qualitative or quantitative methodology although there is a total dependence on the questionnaire for data collection. Research in African Librarianship is at its weakest in sampling and data analysis phases. Studies employ crude descriptions and sampling strategies. The individual is the major unit of analysis. Overall, the study concludes that quality of research methodology and consequently the entire research process in African Librarianship requires major improvements.en_US
dc.identifier.citationManda, Paul A., (2002).Review of the State Of Research Methodology in African Librarianship . University of Dar es salaam Library Journal. 2002 3 (1) 90-103en_US
dc.identifier.doi10.4314/udslj.v4i1.26602
dc.identifier.issn0856-1818
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/1335
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.subjectResearch Methodologyen_US
dc.subjectLibrarianshipen_US
dc.titleReview of the State Of Research Methodology in African Librarianshipen_US
dc.typeJournal Article, Peer Revieweden_US
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