“I’d recommend this book to anyone who has a great research idea but isn’t sure how to turn it into a convincing proposal. Denscombe has produced a clear guide full of helpful tips that take you through the stages of creating, structuring and submitting your research proposal. This latest, upd…
“This book is like having a supportive mentor in print form. It is a clear, compassionate and comprehensive guide that demystifies the dissertation process from start to finish. With practical advice, structured frameworks and a deep understanding of the student experience, this book empowers lear…
“Biggam offers a clear rationale for why a dissertation is a standard part of many master’s programmes and provides a user-friendly approach to planning and writing large pieces of work. His pragmatic advice and guidance on good practice will help students to keep on track with their dissertatio…
“How to Get a Master’s Degree is a comprehensive book that covers every aspect from applying for a programme, through to graduation and beyond. In a supportive way, it encourages reflection about why you wish to study at master’s level and offers guidance on maintaining your motivation throu…
“I have been drawing upon Rowena’s work and this book specifically for many years now, both in my own thesis writing as well as with the students I now support. This is a fantastic and most welcome resource as the new chapters on AI and neurodiversity, as well as further developments and resourc…
'This accessible and original book is essential reading for all researchers, regardless of their academic discipline, methodological preferences orcareer stage.'Amanda Holt, Professor of Criminology, University of Roehampton, London'This book brings 'doing research' to a real, human level, dispellin…
Learn how to write a successful research proposal with this user-friendly, step-by-step guide.Research Proposals provides practical advice on how to deal with the seven basic questions that any research proposal needs to answer:• What is it all about?• What do we already know?• What do we…
Learn the craft of writing a high-quality, high-mark university essay with this step-by-step guide. Suitable for all students – from making the transition to university study that much easier to refining your technique for the final year – this accessible and concise book leads you through the c…
"This new edition retains the excellent structure and tone of previous editions whilst bringing the text and examples up to date, reflecting the changing and dynamic social world we live and research in." Dr Steven Gascoigne, Assistant Professor, Centre for Lifelong Learning, University of Warwick,…
“This is a must-read for a range of professionals, offering a balanced yet critically aware appraisal of the significance of evidence-based/informed practice in a complex professional world.”Dr Steve J Hothersall, [Formerly, now retired] Head of Social Work, Mental Health and Learning Disability…