The Complete Idiot's Guide to Research Methods

by Laurie E. Rozakis

Book Overview

A guide worth looking into...for students of all kinds. Applicable to any field of study, this guide takes the novice researcher step- by-step through the process of extensive, credible research. From... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1592571921
• ISBN13: 9781592571925
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Alpha Books
• Length: 327 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.3" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

"Very Helpful"

Information is presented in a clear and unfettered format. As a graduate student I found the book very helpful, especially, for locating databases. Students need more reference books like this.

Love the Book, Hate the Title

I bought this book on the recommendation of a colleague. As a high school English teacher, I am always looking for concise and accessible research writing guides for my students. This book fits the bill. However, I object to the "Idiot's" moniker. I know it is a fabulously successful series, and I know the title is tongue-in-cheek, but as an educator, I don't feel comfortable recommending the book to my students. Perhaps I am being overly sensitive, but I don't want to communicate to my students in any way shape or form that I think they are anything but capable, intelligent young adults. For this reason, I haven't asked my students to buy the book. I have just added it to my personal reference shelf.

Plain and simple

I purchased this book AFTER completing my masters, and this book is a great tool that provides step-by-step information through conducting a research project. In addition, it would be a excellent companion tool for any research methods course. If you are a college student, this book is a "must have" for your personal collegiate reference library.