Successfully completing a research project is a major milestone in most university degrees, and the cornerstone of an academic career. This textbook is an accessible, real-time guide to conducting academic research in international and cross-cultural settings. "It is a must read for research students confronting a thesis and students undertaking a final dissertation project. They will find this a useful text arming them the questions to ask and how to answer during the research process. It also provides supervisors innovative ways of engaging students in the research process."- Susan Banducci, University of Exeter "It's an outstanding book and of enormous help to researchers and academics." - Tim Crook, Goldsmiths, University of London "An indispensable part of a researcher's toolkit. This book thoughtfully and comprehensively tackles all of the thorny issues encountered in a research project. From proposal to design and implementation to analysis, this book confidently walks readers through the process and the stakes of 'doing' research. " - Zeena Feldman, City University, London "An extremely useful and engaging resource for the researcher in both theoretical and pragmatic terms. Navigates through complex issues with refreshing clarity and wit. Highly recommended for research methods courses, but also a good read for newer and more established scholars alike." - Robert Bodle, College of Mount St. Joseph, USA.