Community-Based Research: A Handbook for Native Americans

By Susan Guyette, 1983.

American Indian Manuals and Handbooks Series, No. 1

358 pp.; ISBN 0-935626-10-7

Although Community-Based Research has been out of print for several years, it still contains useful information for researchers. For this reason, we are providing online access to the book free of charge.

Community-Based Research is a guide for Native American community researchers as well as professionals working with Native American communities. The author discusses basic elements of research, including types of research, problem statement, goals and objectives, methodology and expected results. This is followed by an introduction to four methods of a research project: Needs Assessment, Survey Research, Program Evaluation, and Cultural Arts. Each chapter offers a synopsis, step-by-step instructions, alerts, proposals, and checklists.

Community-Based Research was funded by the US Department of Health and Human Services.

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Tables of Contents
Acknowledgement
Using This Book
Introduction

Chapter One:  The Nature of Research

Chapter Two:  Needs Assessments

Chapter Three:  Survey Research

Chapter Four:  Evaluation

Chapter Five:  Cultural Arts

Chapter Six:  Statistics

Chapter Seven:  Computers

Chapter Eight:  Library and Information Services

Chapter Nine:  Research Proposals and Reports

Chapter Ten:  Cooperative Efforts with Researchers

Appendix A:  Resources for Research and Development

Appendix B:  Sample Computer Package Setup

Index