How to Do Your Research Project
A Guide for Students
- Gary Thomas - University of Birmingham
Now in its fourth edition, the book provides easy to follow advice to navigate every step of your research project, from choosing your research question, deciding on your research design and methodology, collecting and analysing your data, and writing up your finished project.
Presenting a clear and detailed roadmap to ensure you don’t miss a step, the book includes:
• Case studies and real-life examples from a range of disciplines so you can learn from other researchers who have been in your shoes
• DIY activities so you can practise your skills and get to grips with key concepts
• Practical advice on how to organise your writing, develop your flow and build strong arguments
• Further guidance on assessing ethical risk, including examples of high, medium, and low risk projects
Written in Gary’s signature straightforward style, this book is an essential companion for anyone undertaking a research project in the applied social sciences.
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One of the most impressive things that real experts do is to communicate complex ideas in a clear way for their readers. Gary Thomas’ book has been doing this for university students over many years. It is deservedly a classic textbook, which is now in its 4th edition - a further mark of success!
Good overall content and structure
Gary Thomas writes clearly and it is understood by undergraduates - and indeed this book is also useful for post-graduate students. I will certainly recommend this book and I will ask the library to keep several up to date copies too.
Easy to read. Simple structure. Accessible language and very informative. Can guide students through the research process.
This is a great book that breaks down the research project into easy to follow steps. I really like how each chapter has a different component of the research process as its focus.
Great resources. Comprehensive and easy to follow.
a wonderfully comprehensive resource written in simple and accessible style, particularly helpful to international students.
I love the interactivity resources, they add value to my teaching
This appears an excellent book and one I will be suggesting to future students as an easy yet robust text to assist them in their research journey
Thomas provides a clear, comprehensive text that is useful at a range of levels of study.
Well presented and easy for the students to follow.
Sage College Publishing
