Doing Academic Research: A Practical Guide to Research Methods and Analysis

by Ted Gournelos, Joshua R. Hammonds, Maridath A. Wilson

Doing Academic Research is a concise, accessible, and tightly organized overview of the research process in the humanities, social sciences, and business. Conducting effective scholarly research can seem like a frustrating, confusing, and unpleasant experience. Early researchers often have inconsistent knowledge and experience, and can become overwhelmed – reducing their ability to produce high quality work.

Rather than a book about research, this is a practical guide to doing research. It guides budding researchers along the process of developing an effective workflow, where to go for help, and how to actually complete the project. The book addresses diversity in abilities, interest, discipline, and ways of knowing by focusing not just on the process of conducting any one method in detail, but also on the ways in which someone might choose a research method and conduct it successfully. Finally, it emphasizes accessibility and approachability through real-world examples, key insights, tips, and tricks from active researchers.

This book is a highly useful addition to both content area courses and research methods courses, as well as a practical guide for graduate students and independent scholars interested in publishing their research.

Genres: Nonfiction

208 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 14, 2019

Reviews

[Jill · Rating 5 out of 5]

This clear, down-to-earth guide to academic research has been a lifesaver for me as a college instructor and a game changer for my students. I have searched for a handbook like this for years and am tremendously grateful that Gournelos, Hammonds, and Wilson chose to take on the monumental task of creating a simple, practical, and succinct introduction to the often confusing world of academic research. It is perfect for newbies as well as those frustrated with the obscurity of the ivory tower. Examples, charts, and tables strengthen the book's usefulness for audiences at a variety of academic levels.

[Laura Trotchie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great depth in a short amount of time.

This is a no noncence book to read to give you the big picture of all there is to research presentation.

[David Arrustico · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short and to the point.

[Sara Best · Rating 4 out of 5]

Doing Academic Research was an easy to read, clear outline of the research process. I found the section on interviews most helpful. Throughout the book it made useful application to diverse real life settings. I recommend this book to anyone in the formative stages of a research project.