The Good Research Guide: For Small-Scale Social Research Projects

Open Up Study Skills

by Martyn Densombe

The Good Research Guide by bestselling author Martyn Denscombe has established itself as THE introductory book on the basics of social research. It provides practical and straightforward guidance for those who need to conduct small-scale research projects as part of their undergraduate, postgraduate or professional studies. This brand new fifth edition has been thoroughly updated and revised throughout and includes new material on: The use of social media in research, including guidelines on the use of social networking sites More on internet research and how to run online surveys How to conduct systematic literature reviews Getting good response rates to a survey Writing research reports Research ethics Retaining the clear, friendly and practical approach that has made the book a must for student researchers, the new edition includes many helpful learning features such as "at a glance" summaries in "Key Points" boxes, helpful "Checklists" to guide good practice and handy "Link-ups" between key topics across the book. Every chapter provides up-to-date further reading lists to help you develop your knowledge and research skills. This is an invaluable resource for anyone conducting social research across all business, health, education and other social science disciplines. "This is the best guide for anyone undertaking research. Topics are very comprehensive yet easy to understand. Great examples and checklists to help put theory into practice." Ann Gavells

Genres: Nonfiction, Research, Sociology, Reference, Academic

376 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

Reviews

[Daniela D · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best book if you didn't do research methods in University. I found it very helpful as I was designing my research project.

[Said AlMaskery · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best book on research that I have read lately. Very simple, straight forward, and gives a holistic view on research.
I recommend this for first time researchers and anyone looking for a refresher.

[Tim Stanley · Rating 3 out of 5]

With the exception of the chapter on Phenomenology, this book is organized exactly the same way I think about research methodology. (Also, the price is a third of what most methods textbooks are---hopefully my students appriciate that.)

[John Bessa]

I read it for phenomenology, and contrary to the other reviewer, I liked what it said -- but I can't use it because it does not give in-text (in-line) citations! This despite the fact that the writer is a professor.

[Eri · Rating 4 out of 5]

For first starter in doing research, this handybook is practical and give thorough understanding on how to conduct research especially for small scale social research projects.

[Elizabeth Jewitt]

Excellent! I recommend everything by Martyn Denscombe

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really useful book looking at different types of research methods. Really helped me to understand the type of research I wanted to do and how to write about the research I am doing.

[Van · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good book. Pretty easy to understand .

[Glyn Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good summary of the tools of the trade. A must-have book for those who regularly conduct research and contains some handy information for practical theologians too.

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty good easy and understandable book! A good jumping off point!

[Anisah Hambali · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is worth it going through the two months waiting to get the new edition of this book.

[Beth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Semi-useful - 3*

Offered some interpretations that I had yet to read about.

[Kainan Liu]

written in a simplistic manner, easy to refer to and understand