How to Do Your Research Project

4th Edition - A Guide for Students

By: Gary Thomas

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Paperback | 15 February 2023 | Edition Number 4

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Starting your research project can feel daunting, but this best-selling project guide has your back!

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.

About the Author

Gary Thomas is an emeritus professor of education at the University of Birmingham. His teaching and research have focused on inclusion, special education, and research methodology in education, with a particular focus on case study. He has conducted research funded by the AHRC, the ESRC, the Nuffield Foundation, the Leverhulme Trust, the Department for Education, Barnardos, local authorities, and a range of other organisations. He has coedited the British Educational Research Journal and is currently an executive editor of Educational Review. He is author of many books, most recently Education: A Very Short Introduction published by Oxford University Press.

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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! -- Dominic Wyse

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