Includes bibliographical references and index.

Your introduction : starting points -- Preparing : project management, ethics and getting clearance -- The literature review -- Decide on your question -- again -- Methodology, part 1 : deciding on an approach -- Methodology, part 2 : the design frame -- The right tools for the job : data gathering -- How to analyse the information you gather -- Concluding and writing up.

Direct, informative and accessible, this edition of Gary Thomas's book is essential reading for anyone doing a research project. Packed full of relevant advice and real world examples it guides you through the complete research process.