Some Helpful Research Methodology Textbooks for Teachers

By Med Kharbach, PhD | Last Update: May 19, 2023

For those of you who haven’t seen it yet, here is a collection of some good research methodology textbooks to help you develop your research skills. From designing a research plan to writing up the final paper, the recommended readings below will definitely help you become a better researcher. The list below is based on my readings as a doctoral researcher. I categorized the titles two main areas: the first category covers academic writing in terms of mechanics and style. The second category covers textbooks on research methodologies.

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Book Recommendations

Dissertation and Thesis Writing

1- The Craft of Research, Fourth Edition (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing) 4th Edition,

2- ”They Say / I Say”: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing, with 2016 MLA Update (Third Edition)

3- Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches, 4th Edition

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association 6th Edition

4- How To Prepare A Dissertation Proposal: Suggestions for Students in Education & the Social and Behavioral Sciences

5- The Dissertation Journey: A Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Planning, Writing, and Defending Your Dissertation 2nd Edition

6- Writing Your Dissertation in Fifteen Minutes a Day: A Guide to Starting, Revising, and Finishing Your Doctoral Thesis 1st Edition

7- How to Write a Lot: A Practical Guide to Productive Academic Writing (Lifetools: Books for the General Public) 1st Edition

8- Dissertations And Theses from Start to Finish: Psychology And Related Fields

Research Methodology

1- Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches

2- Qualitative Research: A Guide to Design and Implementation 4th Edition,

3- The Craft of Research, Third Edition

4- The Research Methods Knowledge Base, 3rd Edition

5- Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing Among Five Approaches

6- Doing Your Research Project (Open Up Study Skills) 5th Edition

7- Introducing Research Methodology: A Beginner’s Guide to Doing a Research Project

8- The Essential Guide to Doing Your Research Project 2nd Edition,

9- Research Methods in Education 7th Edition

10- The SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Research (Sage Handbooks) 4th Edition

11- Naturalistic Inquiry 1st Edition,

12- The Foundations of Social Research: Meaning and Perspective in the Research Process

Meet Med Kharbach, PhD

Dr. Med Kharbach is an influential voice in the global educational technology landscape, with an extensive background in educational studies and a decade-long experience as a K-12 teacher. Holding a Ph.D. from Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax, Canada, he brings a unique perspective to the educational world by integrating his profound academic knowledge with his hands-on teaching experience. Dr. Kharbach's academic pursuits encompass curriculum studies, discourse analysis, language learning/teaching, language and identity, emerging literacies, educational technology, and research methodologies. His work has been presented at numerous national and international conferences and published in various esteemed academic journals.