Sage Research Methods
- Sage Research Methods This link opens in a new windowAn online collection of information for beginning and advanced researchers looking for the best methods to use in their research. Full access to Books & Reference, Cases Part 1, Datasets Part 1, and Video: Practical Research and Academic Skills.
Check the Project Planner for a tutorial on each of the Research Stages:
- Overview
- Philosophy of Research
- Defining a Topic
- Reviewing the Literature
- Developing a Researchable Question
- Research Design
- Planning and Practicalities
- Research Ethics
- Data Collection
- Data Analysis and Interpretation
- Writing Up
- Dissemination
Sage Research Methods Help Page
There are also Research Tutorials developed by the Northeastern University Library staff (see below).
Tutorials
- How Do I Develop a Research QuestionNo time to watch a video? Flip through these slides.
- How do I build an effective search?No time to watch a video? Flip through these slides.
- How do I narrow my search?No time to watch a video? Flip through these slides.
- How do I find more search results?No time to watch a video? Flip through these slides.
- Scholarly vs Non-Scholarly SourcesNo time to watch a video? Flip through these slides
- How Do I Find Peer-Reviewed ArticlesNo time to watch a video? Flip through these slides.
- Is this Article Peer-Reviewed?No time to watch a video? Flip through these slides.
- How Do I Evaluate Books and Book ChaptersNo time to watch a video? Flip through these slides.
- How Do I Evaluate Articles and Journals?No time to watch a video? Flip through these slides.
- Finding Cases and Law Review Articles in Westlaw Campus ResearchNo time to watch a video? Flip through these slides!