Choosing a topic and designing the project
Writing a critical literature review
Concepts, conceptual frameworks and theories
Collecting and analysing research material
Interpreting the research material
Framing arguments and writing up
Using software for research.
Researching and writing a dissertation : an essential guide for business students by C. M. Fisher. ISBN 9780273723431. Published by Financial Times Prentice Hall in 2010. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.