The thoroughly revised second edition shows how to undertake research better, quicker, and with as little hassle as possible. "Doing Postgraduate Research" offers an authoritative and comprehensive guide to better research practice and is fully compliant with research training requirements, including the Joint Research Councils' Skills Statement. Activities are used throughout the book to link the material to student's own research projects, encouraging practical 'training by doing'. "Doing Postgraduate Research" comes with a DVD and website, which illustrate key features of the research process, and provide further reading and a guide to additional resources.