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On this section of the website we recommend some key texts on research methods in various fields that can be obtained over the Internet for a relatively low price. As far as possible we also recommend older works that are available for free as supplementary texts that students can use in developing their reserach skills. These can be found by clicking on the above links. In addition to using correct methods students need to learn to write both clearly and according to established academic practice. Here are some works that help with that task:

Although they are often dismissed as "Socialists" the work of Beatrice and Sidney Webb, who were founders of the London School of Economics, is very helpful in terms of basic research methods. These may be old books but they are very insightful and deal with practical research issues. Therefore, they are worth reading.

Sidney and Beatrice Webb, Methods of Social Study (1932)

Beatrice Webb, My Apprenticeship (1924)

Sidney and Beatrice Webb, Our Partnership(1948)

What is fascinating about Beatrice Webb is that although an agnostic she had great respect for Christianity esspeically evangelical Christians and often regrets her lack of faith.