How to Do Your Research Project: A Guide for Students, Fourth Edition
How to Do Your Research Project: A Guide for Students is a fourth-edition guide to planning and completing a research project. It covers question selection, research design, methods, data collection and analysis, and writing, with case studies and DIY activities. The listing describes it as aimed at applied social sciences.
At a glance
- Covers stages from developing a research question through to writing up the project.
- Includes case studies and real-life examples from a range of disciplines.
- DIY activities provide opportunities to practise research skills and concepts.
- Includes practical writing guidance and advice on assessing ethical risk.
Reference price: £39.99
Price checked: 14 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- A broad project roadmap combines research design, methods, data work and writing in one guide.
- Examples and exercises add practical material alongside the explanatory guidance.
- Ethical-risk guidance is relevant to students planning projects that may require risk assessment.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | SAGE Publications Ltd |
|---|---|
| Edition | Fourth |
| Publication date | 17 Nov. 2022 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 368 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1529757711 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1529757712 |
| Weight listed | 660 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 18.9 x 2.11 x 24.61 cm |
What to know before buying
- The listing positions the book for applied social sciences and does not specify detailed coverage by discipline or research method. Customer ratings are generally positive, but aggregate scores alone do not explain individual readers' experiences.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Students beginning or planning an applied social-science research project.
- Readers seeking a single guide spanning research design, data handling and project writing.
Less suited to
- Readers looking specifically for an in-depth manual on one particular research method or discipline.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Aggregate customer ratings lean strongly towards the positive, with most ratings in the five-star category and a smaller share across lower categories. This is encouraging for students considering the guide, but ratings alone do not show which topics readers found most useful or identify specific shortcomings.
Frequently asked questions
What stages of a research project does the book cover?
The listing says it covers choosing a research question, research design and methodology, collecting and analysing data, and writing up the finished project.
Does the book include practical exercises?
Yes. The listing describes DIY activities for practising skills and working through key concepts, as well as case studies and real-life examples.
Who is this guide intended for?
The listing presents it as a student guide for research projects, with particular emphasis on applied social sciences.
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