Helpsheet – What is research?
This helpsheet outlines the nature of research as it is generally understood in the Business School. Of course, research can be understood in different ways in different disciplines. This helpsheet,…
This helpsheet outlines the nature of research as it is generally understood in the Business School. Of course, research can be understood in different ways in different disciplines. This helpsheet,…
How to tackle your dissertation with flair This is a link to a web page from the University of London International Programmes. It offers good guidance on approaching your dissertation…
A User-Friendly Guide for Evaluators of Educational Programs and Practices Produced by the Coalition for Evidence-Based Policy in the US, this PDF is a good guide to reporting the results…
What they are, why they are important and what can be achieved by conducting them The University of Surry have produced this PDF which is a couple of pages long.…
“Confidential Information” refers to all types of data security Levels (2-5). The higher the data level, the greater the required protection. When planning your research, you will need to be…
Virginia Tech have developed a reasonably simple system for classifying the sensitivity of information in research. This is particularly useful if you are planning research likely to involve sensitive information.…
This is a PDF produced by the NUS about reporting research findings. It gives guidance on the use of visual information and the layout of your report. It is 7…
Coverall – intro, design, data, presenting... An online handbook produced by the University of Surrey to give students an introduction to research. A link to an extensive set of notes…
Personal data used for research purposes must be used in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA). A detailed guide produced by the University of Reading to advise on…
A comprehensive online Research Ethics Guidebook from the Environment and Social Research Council. The handbook covers all aspects of meeting professional ethical standards for academic researchers in social science and…