East German distinctiveness in a unified Germany

Introduction - The Nature of Research - The 'Nuts and Bolts' of Research - Getting Started in Research - The Building Blocks of Research - Introducing the Key Research Paradigms - The Types and Uses of Theory in Research - Introducing Research Methods - Academic Standards, Plagiarism and Ethics in Research - Summary of Key Points - Appendix 1: Stages of Research - Appendix 2: Glossary of Terms - Bibliography.