Introduction to Research Methods and Report Writing

"Elia Shabani Mligo's Introduction to Research Methods and Report Writing is an informative and a critical step­by­step guide for students and researchers across the social sciences and humanities. Both experienced researchers and beginners will find this book a useful tool for understanding the basics of scientific research planning, execution, and

reporting."

--Cornelius Simba, Senior Lecturer and Director of Library Services, University of Iringa



"This practical guide to research is an easily accessible book written after the author's long experience in teaching and supervising research projects for degree and nondegree students. Well-presented, well-documented, and well-argued, this book is commendable and will greatly serve as a guide and quick reference for any researcher and supervisor of research."

--Benedict L. K. Mwaibasa, Teofilo Kisanji University, Mbeya, Tanzania



"This introduction to research methods is extremely valuable and surprisingly thorough, although generally kept in an accessible form and language. I will definitely recommend this book to students in the humanities and social sciences."

--Marius Timmann Mjaaland, Professor of Philosophy and Theology, Academic Director of PluRel: Interdisciplinary Studies of Religion in Pluralist Societies, University of Oslo