Using Generic ‘ Diagramming’ Software as a Research Tool使用通用的“图表”软件作为研究工具.pdfVIP

Using Generic ‘Diagramming’Software as a Research Tool Paul Shabajee –Faculty of Education, University of the West of England (Bristol), Redland Hill, Bristol, BS6 6UZ. e-mail: p-shabajee@uwe.ac.uk Key Words Research Methods, Information Technology, Data Analysis This paper will look at ways in which generic ‘diagramming/flowcharting’software can be used to support the research process. It will show how it can help with the organisation and processing of information. The uses described include, graphical representation of results of literature searches to show inter-relationships,