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This book is about the practice and experience of doing research in the social sciences as well as in related subjects such as education, business studies and health and social care. It is aimed at those, particularly the less experienced, who are involved in small-scale research projects at college or at work. The book is written in an original, accessible and jargon free style using a variety of different forms of presentation to support the researcher. How to Research offers a series of useful exercises to help progress research thinking, a wide range of examples taken from a variety of subject areas, extensive annotated bibliographies for further reading, and practical hints for all stages of the research process. This book will be a core text for undergraduate and postgraduate research methods courses in the social sciences and will also be invaluable for those carrying out research as part of a workplace assignment.