Jonathan Grix is Professor in Sports Policy at Manchester Metropolitan University. He is the author of Information Skills: Finding and Using the Right Resources (with Gerald Watkins).

Provides a clear and practical guide to the tools and terminology of research which will be invaluable for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students.

• Introduction1. The Nature of Research2. The 'Nuts and Bolts' of Research3. Getting Started in Research4. The Building Blocks of Research5. Introducing the Key Research Paradigms6. The Types and Uses of Theory in Research7. Introducing Research Methods8. Academic Standards, Plagiarism and Ethics in Research9. Conclusion: Summary of Key PointsAppendix 1: Stages of the Research ProcessAppendix 2: Glossary of Research TermsBibliographyIndex.

Jonathan Grix is Professor in Sports Policy at Manchester Metropolitan University. He is the author of Information Skills: Finding and Using the Right Resources (with Gerald Watkins).

Provides a clear and practical guide to the tools and terminology of research which will be invaluable for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students.

• Introduction1. The Nature of Research2. The 'Nuts and Bolts' of Research3. Getting Started in Research4. The Building Blocks of Research5. Introducing the Key Research Paradigms6. The Types and Uses of Theory in Research7. Introducing Research Methods8. Academic Standards, Plagiarism and Ethics in Research9. Conclusion: Summary of Key PointsAppendix 1: Stages of the Research ProcessAppendix 2: Glossary of Research TermsBibliographyIndex.