Doing Excellent Small-Scale Research

Layder′s adaptive approach answers the question that many social science researchers (particularly students) grapple with-how do I conduct (and justify) research grounded in both local-level data and pre-existing theory!
Dr Laurie Field
Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Human Sciences , Macquarie University, Sydney

This book will be ideal for provoking ideas in undergraduate and foundation degree childhood studies and research.
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It is particularly useful for my students to select relevant questions from data they have read. -- Andre Kurowski * drupal *
A useful resource in a small size book. -- Dr Camille Cronin * drupal *
As with Layder′s other work - this is a very accessible, well-written text that is extremely useful for undergraduate and even MSc students studying social sciences.
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It offers smething slightly different from the rather overwhelming number of publications on the market because of the focus on small-scale research makes it a more ′realistic′ proposition for undergraduate students than many other research methods texts. -- Dr Daniel Bloyce * drupal *
This is a really good text that I would certainly recommend to my third year undergraduate dissertation students and also my masters students. It is written in a friendly, down to earth format that students can engage with and it contains lots of concrete examples; which are useful and contribute to very practical and accessible handbook -- Dr Dawn Mannay * drupal *
Some good pointers for students embarking on small research projects. -- Dr Elaine Genders * drupal *
This book is of the same high standard as other Layder texts, and the focus on small-scale projects is extremely valuable to post-graduate students. -- Dr Isabelle Brodie * drupal *
A good, to the point guide for Bachelor students who write their dissertations on a primary research study. -- Dr Nadine Tchelebi * drupal *
Good overview - recommended! -- Dr Nicholas Wood * drupal *
Even though this would be a usable book for our students, it would a bit too expensive for them since we have several other books on the course - in Sweden, it costs £60.
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This might have been a lesser obstacle if the book had been clearer in some areas, but I find one of the central distinctions argued for in the book to be somewhat hard to grasp for the students - thus, it might confuse them rather than bringing clarifying insights.
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I′m really sad to turn down this book since the overall approach seemed a promising one. -- Dr Sanna Tielman Lindberg * drupal *
This is an excellent guide to small scale research which is ideal for those conducting qualitative research at a post graduate level but not social scientists by background. I will recommend this to those conducting design research. -- Dr Val Mitchell * drupal *
An essential text to our MSc students doing their dissertation -- Dr Vincent Icheku * drupal *
Easy, chunked steps to follow. Fantastic outline of problem-questions for students to take and run with. Final comments section very useful in plenary activities -- Miss Hanna Storey * drupal *
This is a useful text for undergraduates new to social research. It provides a structure for engaging with research, and may provide a basis for greater understanding and critical evaluation of social research. -- Miss Juliette Wilson * drupal *
An interesting book for research projects -- Miss Marian Carr * drupal *
An excellent introduction to the world of social research. -- Mr Andrew Yorke * drupal *
An outstanding resource for any student undertaking reseach, clear and well laid out allowing the reader to find their areas of concern easily.
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This should be read by all students undertaking research for the first or 100th time. -- Mr Brian Boag * drupal *
Essential for first time researchers and smaller research projects. -- Mrs Anne Smith * drupal *
The book surprised me with its energetic interpretation of the value of small-scale research.
The specific methodological choices associated with this type of study is clearly highlighted. This is a good resource to have on your book shelve for first time researchers still finding their way and also for seasoned researcher to reaffirm their convictions. -- Mrs Christel Marais * drupal *
Supporting students undertaking small scale real research projects -- Mrs Cyndy Hawkins * drupal *
This book provides a good access route into small scale research. -- Mrs Gillian Harrison * drupal *
This is a clear and accessible text for students of all levels undertaking research.
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The writing style is explanatory and in plain English which encourages the reader. There is a logical and clear organisation to the book which will be very helpful to small-scale researchers. -- Mrs Janet Murray * drupal *
This is an eminently readable text which clearly presents the important principles of successful, small-scale research. There are excellent examples to support the approaches discussed. -- Mrs Karen Hatch * drupal *
I will be recommending this very highly to students preparing their research propsals and moving into their Independent Study/Dissertation. -- Ms Alison Fielding * drupal *
This is a really useful book which answers many of the questions from both undergrad and post grad students. It is well laid out, logically presented and written in a clear user-friendly style. I will be recommending this for Level 5, 6 and 7 students and also to members of staff who are starting out on or in the early stages of their research career -- Ms Deb Hearle * drupal *
A usefull book for students who have to do their research within a limited time frame. Clear and easy understandable text -- Ms Marianne Hoeyen * drupal *
A very helpful book for students doing their research within companies. -- Ms Rita Walsh * drupal *
This is a book which will provide much food for thought for students who are at a stage of considering research methods and, more particularly, beginning their own small scale research project. It has an accessible feel to it but without dodging the complexities involved when embarking upon research. -- Ms Sue Mills * drupal *
The style is readable and creative, and provides an initial level introduction for qualitative research, but the book lacks rigour and clarity for teaching at postgraduate level. Good use of headings and bullets, but otherwise not very visually appealing for a modern audience. -- Professor Brian Taylor * drupal *