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.

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.

Students and researchers across the social sciences

Qualitative Data Collection Tools by Felice D. Billups is a new and unique supplementary text that will guide students and new researchers to design, develop, pilot, and employ qualitative tools in order to collect qualitative data.

This step-by-step introduction to conducting media and communication research offers practical insights along with the author's signature light-hearted style to make discussion of qualitative and quantitative methods easy to comprehend.