Research Skills & Methods Resources
A small selection of titles available on the research process. To find information in the library, see Information Essentials
The Academic Phrasebank (Manchester University) is a good source for academic phrases to help you to frame your research and writing.
How Writing Works: A field guide to effective writing [e-version] by ISBN: 1925266915Publication Date: 2017A practical introduction to the elements of grammar, syntax and style you need to write well. Covers social media and writing for online publication, and also digital document management.
The Literature Review: Six steps to success (3rd Ed.) by Call Number: MTL Main 001.4 MACISBN: 1506336248Publication Date: 2016Graduate students who turn in exceptional literature reviews are recognized as excellent critical thinkers as well as masters of academic argumentation, research writing, and academic writing. This six-step process pioneered by this book has made the task fluid and seamless.
Succeeding with Your Literature Review: A handbook for students [e-version] by ISBN: 1280121041Publication Date: 2012This book provides practical guidance on processes of researching a range of relevant literature on a subject, planning and writing a literature review.
Social Research Methods 6E by Call Number: 300.72 BRYISBN: 9780198796053Publication Date: 2021Comprehensive coverage of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research.
Qualitative Research Methods for Media Studies [e-version] by ISBN: 1136200886Publication Date: 2012This book introduces the essential qualitative methods used in media research, with an emphasis on integrating theory with practice. Ideal for media and mass communication research courses.
Researching Society and Culture (2nd Ed.) by Call Number: MTL Main 300.72 RESISBN: 0761941967Publication Date: 2004Methods and methodology for research of society and culture. Search the library for the fourth edition eBook.
Qualitative Research Methods by Call Number: 001.42 LIAISBN: 9780190304287Publication Date: 2019Qualitative Research Methods, fifth edition, is one of the few texts on qualitative research methods written and published in Australia. This multidisciplinary text is written simply and provides an accessible and practical guide to conducting and analysing qualitative data effectively for undergraduate and postgraduate students entering people-facing professions.
Research methods for media and communication (2nd Ed.) by Call Number: MTL Main 302.23072 WEEISBN: 0195588037Publication Date: 2015An introduction to media and communication research. It introduces readers to the qualitative and quantitative research methods commonly used in the social sciences.
Case Study Research and Applications: Design and methods (6th Ed.) by Call Number: BUN Main 300.722 YIN / JOO Main 300.722 YIN / MTL Main 300.722 YINISBN: 1506336167Publication Date: 2017A focus on methodology in the social sciences.
