The only text of its kind to offer a practical 12-step process, this thoroughly-updated resource explains the basics of a research paper, how to look at the credibility of the research, how to select and read research with a critical eye, and how to understand the different types of research.

Outlining the principles of research design, this second edition will help the reader think through the questions they need to ask before embarking on their research.

Introducing the theory and practice of conversation, discourse and document analysis, this book proves how useful these methods are in addressing key questions in the social sciences.

To make meaningful contributions and to drive innovation, designers first need to learn to ask the right questions so that they can identify what the real problems are. They also need to learn how to conduct research to resolve these problems. Research for Designers is a guide to this new, evidence-based creative process.

This seminal, bestselling book by Gjoko Muratovski is unique in the way it bridges academia and industry, as well as research and practice. The book also expands the notion ...

This book will guide trainee teachers through each step of the teaching training process, from initial stages of planning and research, through to how to analyse data and write up a research project.

An updated edition of a bestselling text that provides readers with a clear and comprehensive overview of methods for conducting management and business research.

An engaging, practical introduction to research methods, guiding students through the challenges of developing a project, with abundant examples, activities and digital resources.

With a calming, reassuring tone, Nicholas Walliman gives students the ability and confidence to plan, design, and prepare for a research project.

Packed with features like case studies and checklists, this accessible book gets you up and running so you can both understand interview research and use it in your project.

Helping the reader get to grips with theory and apply it to qualitative analysis, the authors introduce eight analytical approaches that are key to social science research.