This practical book sets out how to approach each stage of your research project, from choosing a research design and methodology to collecting and analysing data and communicating your results - and showcases best practice along the way.

Packed with pragmatic guidance for tackling research in the real world, this fourth edition:

• Offers support for diving into a project using digital data, with how-to guidance on conducting online and social media research
• Empowers you to confidently disseminate your work and present with impact
• Helps you map out your research journey and put a plan in place with decision trees in every chapter
• Challenges you to be reflective and critical about the research you consume and undertake

Zina O'Leary's detailed and down-to-earth approach gives you the research skills and momentum you need to successfully complete your research project.

About the Author
Zina O'Leary is an internationally-recognized leader in research methodologies, and has a keen interest in the application of research to evidence-based decision-making. Zina is a Senior Fellow at the Australia and New Zealand School of Government where she coordinates research and project units for their Executive Masters and Executive Education Programs. Zina also has an extensive history as a consultant to both Government and the private sector and was the research coordinator for the Centre for Environmental Health Development at the World Health Organization Collaborating Centre. She is the author of Researching Real World Problems, The Social Science Jargon Buster, and Workplace Research.

Reviews
The writing style is appropriate to all levels and is totally accessible to the students I teach. Overall, this is a very welcome book for research. -- Louise Fenton
Very user-friendly and interactive - an easy read for my students. -- Ushi Ghoorah



Book Information
ISBN 9781529713466
Author Zina O'Leary
Format Paperback
Page Count 456
Imprint Sage Publications Ltd
Publisher Sage Publications Ltd
Weight(grams) 800g