Doing your research project : a guide for first-time researchers

Text covers: The researcher and the research journey; Approaches to research; Planning the project; Ethics and integrity in research; Reading, referencing and the management of information; Literature searching; The review of the literature; The analysis of documentary evidence; Using the internet and social media in research; Designing and administering surveys; Planning and conducting interviews; Diaries, logs, critical incidents, blogs and vlogs; Interpreting the evidence and reporting findings; Writing the report.

Includes glossary.

This book is useful for anyone doing a research project for the first time. Clear, concise and readable, this resource provides a practical, step-by-step guide from initial concept through to completion of your final written research report.