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Berry, R. (2004) The research project: how to write it.  5th ed.  Abingdon: Routledge.

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Bryman, A. (2012) Social research methods.  4th ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

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Creswell, J. W. (2014)  Research design: qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches. 4th ed.  London: SAGE.

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Robson, C. (2007) How to do a research project:  a guide for undergraduate students.  Oxford:  Blackwell.

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Rudestam, K. E. &  Newton, R.R. (2007) Surviving your dissertation: a comprehensive guide to content and process. 3rd ed. Los Angeles: Sage.

Rugg, G. & Petre, M. (2007) A gentle guide to research methods.  Maidenhead:  Open University Press.

Rumsey, S. (2008) How to find information: a guide for researchers.  2nd ed. Maidenhead:  Open University Press.

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Walliman, N.S. R.  (2011) Your research project:  designing and planning your work.  3rd ed.  London:  SAGE.

 

Wisker, G. (2009) The undergraduate research handbook. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.