The effectiveness of this guide to get started in the methods of research has given him in a short time the reputation of being the "Bible" in this subject. From an extensive teaching experience, the author explains with great clarity all the difficulties that must be avoided and the most modern and experienced resources and techniques to acquire the habits of investigating without losing time or letting oneself be carried away by false clues.
From the choice of the research topic, the most appropriate methodology and the coherent construction of the results, to the perfect writing of the definitive version of the research work, this guide offers all the tools to be able to present a perfect work and within the required period .

The author initiates novice researchers on other necessary issues, such as good contact with the work supervisor, intellectual property rules, information search procedures and the organization of a bibliography with critical evaluations. The methodology is valid both for doctoral theses or doctoral theses in social sciences and for graduate work in the permanent training of professionals in the field of nursing and social assistance.

Extensive instructions on the possibilities of the most advanced electronic resources, such as the CD and the Internet, make this excellent guide a key tool for 21st century researchers.