Interdisciplinary Research

Interdisciplinary Research: Process and Theory by Allen F. Repko and Rick Szostak offers a comprehensive, systematic presentation of the interdisciplinary decision-making process by drawing on student and professional work from the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and applied fields. Designed for active learning and problem-based approaches, the Fourth Edition includes expanded discussion of epistemology; creativity within the interdisciplinary research process; confirmation bias and social media; the philosophy of integration; student work patterns, mapping, and the importance of performing independent research while working through this book.  A instructor website accompanies with book with test questions, Powerpoint slides, and tables and figures from the book.