In Postgraduate Research in Business, Sarah Quinton and Teresa Smallbone provide a vital introduction to the research process and the thinking and learning skills needed to successfully complete postgraduate research.



In step-by-step terms, the authors detail the `tools of the trade′ - the practical and the intellectual skills - that underpin the study of Business and Management, from research skills and project planning to strategies for reading, writing and presentation.





Postgraduate Research in Business provides:





" A student-friendly guide to thinking critically about Business and Management research


" Guidance on the best way to approach research


" A clear focus on finding research topics and developing them in to dissertations


" Essential help in forging critical reading skills


" Helpful advice on making your research project manageable


" An inside view on the assumptions and requirements of post graduate research in business


" Structured support for writing up your research





This is essential reading for any student doing an MBA, an MA, or starting a PhD in Business or Management Studies. It will provide a vital supplement to the plethora of textbooks in Business and Research Methods.