This accessible guide walks readers through all the steps of completing a social science project, from choosing the topic to delivering the finished written product. Whether creating a short memorandum or a publishable document, readers can use this text as a practical resource for information on how to get started, what they should be doing during each step of the process, and how to carry out more advanced research techniques. While this book does not teach statistics, it explains how to make methodological choices and search for more advanced help. It will serve as a reference for...