In the new edition of Introduction to Social Research‎,‎ Keith Punch takes a fresh look at the entire research process‎,‎ from formulating a research question to writing up your research‎.‎ Covering qualitative‎,‎ quantitative and mixed methods‎,‎ the book focuses on matching research questions to appropriate methods‎.‎ Offering concise‎,‎ balanced coverage‎,‎ this book clearly explains the underlying principles of social research and shows you how to put this understanding into practice‎.‎ The third edition includes‎:‎ ‎- A new chapter on literature searching and reviewing ‎- Expanded coverage of ethics ‎- A new section on using the internet in research ‎- A range of additional student learning features ‎- A brand new companion website including full‎-text journal articles‎,‎ additional case studies and student exercises‎.‎ Using a range of examples from student research and published work‎,‎ the book is an ideal introduction for any social science student taking a research methods course or embarking on their own undergraduate or postgraduate research project‎.‎