Introduction to research

Researchers are often confronted with problems in the writing and successful completion of a research report, dissertation or thesis. As an introduction to research methodology, Introduction to research offers much-needed assistance to researchers in their scientific research. It is a unique, accessible and easy-to-consult manual that will assist researchers in their research methodologies with brief and up-to-date guidelines. Contents include the following: Aspects of research; Types of research that can be undertaken; Sources of topics for scientific research; Research problems; Writing and presenting of research proposals; Data collection and sampling; Academic writing; Ethics in research.