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The Good Research Guide: Research Methods for Small-Scale Social Research Projects

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The Good Research Guide provides practical and straightforward guidance for those who need to conduct small-scale research projects as part of their undergraduate, postgraduate or professional studies.

The 7th edition covers topics in a clear, user-friendly style outlining the key points and explaining why they are important.

The new edition has been updated throughout and has additional material on topics such as social media research, online surveys, image-based research and participatory action research. It also features new chapters on how to prepare for a research project, with specific guidance on:

·               how to undertake a literature review
·               how to write a research proposal
·               how to ensure the research is ethical
·               how to locate the project within a research paradigm

Full of practical advice and valuable examples, this is the go-to book for students looking to improve their research skills.

“Having this book at your side is like having your hand held from start to finish and every decision in between... I very much welcome a new edition for my students”
Melanie Nind, Professor of Education, University of Southampton and Co-director, National Centre for Research Methods, UK

"Comprehensively updated, this book remains the indispensable student guide to the research process… It's not just good, it's great!"
Dr Tom Clark, Lecturer in Research Methods, The University of Sheffield, UK

“The text is informative, concise, and attractive.  Each chapter presents sections in an easy-to-read format with further reading ideas and link ups to the numerous topics covered throughout the book.”
Dr Alaster Scott Douglas, Reader in the School of Education, University of Roehampton, UK

Martyn Denscombe is Emeritus Professor at De Montfort University. He has a research background in the fields of sociology, education and business studies and has published widely on research methods in the social sciences.
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About the Author

Martyn Denscombe is Professor of Social Research at De Montfort University. He graduated in sociology and then qualified as a teacher at the University of London (Goldsmiths' College). He has a PhD from the University of Leicester for research on the social organization of teaching.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product

M.C.M.M. · 15 July 2025

Great product

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for beginner research!

K.L.T. · 28 January 2023

I ordered this to help me complete the second year of Uni where I was required to start basic research projects (I recently graduated with a 1st class).For someone like myself who had never completed a research it was one of the best books I bought!Denscombe breaks down some of the key areas of research such as analyses, sampling, literature searches and so on, in an easy to understand way without any 'airy, fairy' nonsense that most beginner researchers, like myself, find difficult to read and understand.He also provides some key points within each section and what I found really useful, is that the author cross references the sections to other areas of the book that would work well with the particular section you may be using.One of my best textbook spends!

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive and clear

J.M. · 30 July 2022

This is my favourite research guide - it’s so clear and easy to understand. This has helped me through a couple of research pieces now - would thoroughly recommend.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for a novice researcher

A. · 25 August 2024

Well set out and easy to read. Provides some great additional resources to refer to. Perfect for a novice PhD student at the beginning of their journey.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource

J.P. · 3 April 2022

Excellent resource and one I have used many times. A ‘go to guide’ for anyone doing research at school and University. Well worth the money and something that I recommend to fellow researchers and students.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent

T.w. · 29 July 2023

Thanks

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent

S. · 23 November 2022

excellent

4.0 out of 5 stars Student necessity

D.E.M. · 7 November 2022

Useful for students

Helpful Academic Resource

M.K. · 7 October 2025

This book has been an essential resource during my postgraduate studies. The Good Research Guide provided a strong foundation in research design, frameworks, and methodological approaches. Its clear explanations helped me to break my study down into actionable steps. Highly recommended for anyone undertaking independent research at any level.

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Imported From: United Kingdom

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All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.

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Description:

The Good Research Guide provides practical and straightforward guidance for those who need to conduct small-scale research projects as part of their undergraduate, postgraduate or professional studies.

The 7th edition covers topics in a clear, user-friendly style outlining the key points and explaining why they are important.

The new edition has been updated throughout and has additional material on topics such as social media research, online surveys, image-based research and participatory action research. It also features new chapters on how to prepare for a research project, with specific guidance on:

·               how to undertake a literature review
·               how to write a research proposal
·               how to ensure the research is ethical
·               how to locate the project within a research paradigm

Full of practical advice and valuable examples, this is the go-to book for students looking to improve their research skills.

“Having this book at your side is like having your hand held from start to finish and every decision in between... I very much welcome a new edition for my students”
Melanie Nind, Professor of Education, University of Southampton and Co-director, National Centre for Research Methods, UK

"Comprehensively updated, this book remains the indispensable student guide to the research process… It's not just good, it's great!"
Dr Tom Clark, Lecturer in Research Methods, The University of Sheffield, UK

“The text is informative, concise, and attractive.  Each chapter presents sections in an easy-to-read format with further reading ideas and link ups to the numerous topics covered throughout the book.”
Dr Alaster Scott Douglas, Reader in the School of Education, University of Roehampton, UK

Martyn Denscombe is Emeritus Professor at De Montfort University. He has a research background in the fields of sociology, education and business studies and has published widely on research methods in the social sciences.
Read more

About the Author

Martyn Denscombe is Professor of Social Research at De Montfort University. He graduated in sociology and then qualified as a teacher at the University of London (Goldsmiths' College). He has a PhD from the University of Leicester for research on the social organization of teaching.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product

M.C.M.M. · 15 July 2025

Great product

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for beginner research!

K.L.T. · 28 January 2023

I ordered this to help me complete the second year of Uni where I was required to start basic research projects (I recently graduated with a 1st class).For someone like myself who had never completed a research it was one of the best books I bought!Denscombe breaks down some of the key areas of research such as analyses, sampling, literature searches and so on, in an easy to understand way without any 'airy, fairy' nonsense that most beginner researchers, like myself, find difficult to read and understand.He also provides some key points within each section and what I found really useful, is that the author cross references the sections to other areas of the book that would work well with the particular section you may be using.One of my best textbook spends!

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive and clear

J.M. · 30 July 2022

This is my favourite research guide - it’s so clear and easy to understand. This has helped me through a couple of research pieces now - would thoroughly recommend.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for a novice researcher

A. · 25 August 2024

Well set out and easy to read. Provides some great additional resources to refer to. Perfect for a novice PhD student at the beginning of their journey.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource

J.P. · 3 April 2022

Excellent resource and one I have used many times. A ‘go to guide’ for anyone doing research at school and University. Well worth the money and something that I recommend to fellow researchers and students.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent

T.w. · 29 July 2023

Thanks

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent

S. · 23 November 2022

excellent

4.0 out of 5 stars Student necessity

D.E.M. · 7 November 2022

Useful for students

Helpful Academic Resource

M.K. · 7 October 2025

This book has been an essential resource during my postgraduate studies. The Good Research Guide provided a strong foundation in research design, frameworks, and methodological approaches. Its clear explanations helped me to break my study down into actionable steps. Highly recommended for anyone undertaking independent research at any level.

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