Simple. Comprehensive. Logical. This book is a companion guide for anyone completing a research project in the social sciences. It covers the whole research process, from planning, developing, collecting data, analysing data, and writing up. It will help you manage and complete your research project successfully. It will guide you on: -Planning your research project -Developing data collection tools -Analysing and interpreting data -Presenting your research in different formats Featuring chapter objectives, checklists, student exercises, weblinks, and further reading, this comprehensive guide ensures readers navigate the complexities of research within a manageable step-by-step framework. Charlotte Brookfield is a Reader at Cardiff University's School of Social Sciences. Jamie Lewis is a Reader in Sociology at Cardiff University's School of Social Sciences.