An introduction to rapid research, this book shows you how to do quick, quality research that balances accommodating time and resource constraints with credible research design.

Beginning with ethics and quality and moving through to literature reviews, methodologies, analysis and writing up research reports, this 'how to' manual introduces the reader to foundational concepts and the key skills they need to complete their qualitative psychological research project.

With new chapters on key topics such as mental health, the environment, race, ethnicity and health, and pharmaceuticals, this new edition maintains its multidisciplinary framework and bridges the gap between health policy and the sociology of health.

A self-help DIY book for doing research - tells the reader everything they need to know to do research, and to understand others' research.

A thorough and intelligent intro to the theory and method of Q from big name authors in a market where there is little competition.

Updated, practical, comprehensive guide to academic writing online and traditionally.

An introductory guide to best practice in report writing for social workers

An integrated, accessible and humorous guide to why research methods are the way they are and how they do what they do.

Focusing on appropriate data management and dissemination, this book guides the reader through the challenges associated with using secondary data, enabling them to source and manage this data to design an effective and efficient project.