Library & Cultural Services: Computer Science and Electronic Engineering: Research Methods

Research Methods

Research methods are the strategies, processes or techniques utilised in the collection of data or evidence for analysis in order to uncover new information or create better understanding of a topic.

There are different types of research methods which use different tools for data collection.

SAGE research methods online
SAGE Research Methods is intended to help researchers and students with research methodology. SRM contains content from over SAGE books (including the entire "Little green book" and "Little blue book" series), dictionaries, encyclopedias and handbooks, journal articles, videos, case studies. Researchers can explore methods concepts to help them design research projects, understand particular methods or identify a new method, conduct their research and write up their findings. Essex users have access to all content on SAGE Research Methods except: SRM Video: Research Ethics & Integrity; SRM Doing Research Online
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For support in using Sage Research Methods please see their support guide.

Repositories and search engines

This page contains links to repositories and search engines for Computer Science information and research. Selected resources contain abstracts, full-text articles, technical reports, experimental data, and other technical information.