Making Sense: A Student's Guide to Research and Writing

by Margot Northey

Designed specifically for students of the social sciences, Making Sense in the Social Sciences, 2nd edition, is an accessible and useful research guide that outlines the general principles of style, grammar, and usage, as well as discusses research design, theory, measurement, and argument. It also has chapters on how to write an essay and exam, and documentation. In addition, the new edition has more material on how to properly research and document Internet resources, an update on computer programs, an extended discussion on quantitative and qualitative research, up-to-date references and examples, and new material on ethics.

Genres: Reference, Writing

256 pages, Paperback

First published November 8, 2001

Reviews

[Mbonu Ebere]

Nice

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

Surprisingly not horrific to get through!

[Kristine · Rating 2 out of 5]

Read the edition published in 1987.