In this fabulous little book, David Silverman lays bare what he considers to be good and bad qualitative research and gets readers thinking about how they can come to understand the world and each other better through qualitative methods.

Always engaging and relentlessly pushing the boundaries, this is a must-read from a pioneer in realist research.

A tried and tested guide for undergraduate students on how to write a brilliant dissertation.

With examples of real research projects from students and in-depth author commentaries, this is a step-by-step guide to undertaking an Early Years research project, helping students see what a good project really looks like.

Useful strategies and guidance for anyone needing to explore the practical and ethical issues around researching with children and young people.

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.

The third edition of the bestselling student guide to doing media and cultural studies research provides all the knowledge and practical expertise needed to carry out a project or dissertation.

The Fifth Edition of the bestseller Research Methodology has reimagined, redesigned (now in landscape format), and fully renovated how a textbook can help students achieve success in their methods course or research project.

Practical and engaging, this book shows how work placements can be used to practice and develop your research and professional skills. It helps you successfully secure and undertake a social science work placement or internship, understand your role as a researcher and maximize the benefits of experiential learning.

Build your confidence, find your voice, and develop your writing skills, with A to Zen advice on writing your master's thesis.