Subject & Study Guides: Business: Research

Developing a Research Question

Business research methods by Emma Bell.; Alan Bryman ; Bill Harley .
ISBN: 9780198869443
Publication Date: 2022
NB: Chapters 1 and 4 contain information about research questions
The Essential Guide to Doing Your Research Project by Zina O'Leary
ISBN: 9781529713473
Publication Date: 2021
NB: See Chapter 3 for "Developing your research question"
Constructing Research Questions by Mats Alvesson; Jorgen Sandberg
ISBN: 144627537X
Publication Date: 2013
Essentials of Business Research by Jonathan Wilson
ISBN: 9781848601338
Publication Date: 2010
NB: Chapter 2 covers "Developing a Research Topic"

Research resources

Guides, maps, methodologies and more to help you start, and finish, your research project.

Emerald Publishing Research Methods Guide
This journal publisher provides resources for students and academics on a range of research methods and research management. The collection includes advice on how to write a literature review or use crowdsourcing as a research tool.

Explore New Zealand Research resources here:

NZ Research
This site includes peer-reviewed and other research from universities, polytechnics, and research organisations throughout New Zealand. Includes theses and conference papers.
DigitalNZ
NZ Digital content - includes research papers, articles, images, video and audio.
Research Bank
Dissertations and theses, conference papers - submitted by students and staff of Unitec

Evaluating Sources

Website Evaluation Criteria (Rauru Whakarare)
A uniquely Aotearoa New Zealand way to evaluate the internet based on Te Ao Maori.
The 'Traap' Test
A list of criteria to help you evaluate your information sources.