Contents
1. Research: The search for knowledge
2. Philosophy
3. Approaches to research
4. Experimental research
5. Planning and writing a research proposal
6. Collection and analysis of data
7. Information sources
8. The literature review
9. Important of reasoning in research
10.Preparation of thesis and research papers
11.Tables and illustration
12.References: How to cite and list correctly
13.Scientific writing: Improve your writing skills
14.Meetings, presentations, and lectures
15.Ethics and related issues in research.

This book is meant for beginners in research, research students as well as young scientists, to achieve the proficiency they require to bring the most out of their research activities. It will also serve as a textbook for a course on ‘Research Methodology’ or ‘Scientific Writing and Presentation’ (or similar names).
The book deals with interdisciplinary fields such as finding research problems, writing research proposals, obtaining funds for research, selecting research designs, searching the literature and review, collection of data and analysis, Preparation of thesis, writing research papers for journals, citation and listing of references, preparation of visual materials, oral and poster presentation in conferences, and ethical issues in research . Besides introducing library and its various features in a lucid style, the latest on the use of information technology in retrieving and managing information through various means have also been discussed. Another major highlight is the inclusion of tips to improve the writing skills for research students.