Direct, informative and accessible the new edition of Gary Thomas's bestselling title is essential reading for anyone doing a research project.<p>Packed full of relevant advice and real world examples the book guides you through the complete research process. Using refreshingly jargon-free language and anecdotal evidence it is a witty, easy to follow introduction that will answer your questions, set out best practice and walk you through every stage of your project step-by-step.</p><p>It covers:</p><p>- How to choose your research question</p><p>- Project management and study skills</p><p>- Doing an effective literature review</p><p>- Methodology, theory and research design</p><p>- Design frames</p><p>- Ethics and access</p><p>- Tools for data collection</p><p>- Effective data analysis</p><p>- Discussing findings, concluding and writing up</p><p>The expanded, insightfully redesigned second edition has a fully integrated including student worksheets, annotated examples and links to SAGE Journals.<br /><br />Gary Thomas also has an exciting new in which he explains what’s new to this Second Edition. </p><p>This popular book is ideal for anyone undertaking a research project in the applied social sciences.</p>