{"product_id":"research-practice-perspectives-from-ux-researchers-in-a-changing-field-paperback","title":"Research Practice: Perspectives from UX researchers in a changing field - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGregg Bernstein\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhile other research books offer standard operating procedures, this book provides something more durable in the real world. It's a practical field guide that will give you the encouragement to get started, no matter what your background.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Aarron Walter\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is not an argument for doing user research. Nor is it a tutorial or toolkit for common methodologies. It won't show you how to run a usability session or recruit users remotely. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eResearch Practice\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e captures the day-to-day of the practice of user research-what it looks like to work with peers and stakeholders, to raise awareness of research, to make tradeoffs, and to build a larger team. This book takes you inside the field of applied user research through the stories and experiences of the people doing the work. Each chapter explores a specific theme: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinding a way in \u003c\/strong\u003epresents the various pathways people take to this field. You'll learn how practitioners navigated from schools, the social sciences, fine arts, and beyond to a career that satisfies and rewards a passion for understanding people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGetting started in a new role\u003c\/strong\u003e demystifies why organizations hire researchers, how to assess a role, the hiring process, and how to start when you land a new job.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilding momentum\u003c\/strong\u003e describes the different roles and teams a user researcher might work with, how to build and navigate relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, and the best place within an organization for researchers to make an impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharing the work\u003c\/strong\u003e unpacks what researchers really share by exploring how practitioners build an awareness of research, teach research methodologies, and-yes-disseminate research findings with their teams and organizations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpanding your practice\u003c\/strong\u003e covers how to navigate growth in both influence and headcount for practitioners, from what research leadership means to how to hire a team to when to operationalize a practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOvercoming challenges\u003c\/strong\u003e exposes the hard parts that no one tells you about user research, from the loneliness of being a team of one to battling imposter syndrome to advocating for change to taking an ethical stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to go next\u003c\/strong\u003e charts the pathways of a research career through an examination of possible career ladders, perspectives on when it's time to leave a role, and thoughts on where a research leader goes when there isn't a clear next step. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're in school or considering a career switch, you'll learn what a job in user research might look like. If you're new to the field, you'll see where your career might go and know how to get there. And if you're expanding the size or reach of a practice, you'll understand how others have approached it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 422\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.86 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 14, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52493672743219,"sku":"9780578811178","price":39.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/RkZHQ1M2RWZOT1pZSkhpN3FJQ29zQT09.webp?v=1759960713","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/research-practice-perspectives-from-ux-researchers-in-a-changing-field-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}