Customer Reviews
Brilliant, specially for researchers that don't have a clue. - By: Lost in PhD, 03 Dec 2007 
People keep telling me that they do not know how to start writing a journal/conference paper or how to start their thesis & I always recommend this book. It was one of the first books I had to read when I started my PhD & I am still thanking the professor who told me to buy this book.
Highly recommended, especiallly if you are new to research & you are in any of the social sciences, including information systems ;).
The most under rated book ever - By: Rob the researcher, 01 Feb 2007 This book lay in my university library untouched for the four years it had been on the shelves I found it completley by accident because I was sick & tired of being given research models & methodology papers that never made any sense but to run through the shredder, several times!!!! This book has to be the ultimate step by step guide to writing any form of research paper or even a two page essay argument why in the world they keep bringing the 150,000 number out I have no idea because every person who has to write a paper or just wants to write papers for fun (if there is such a thing) should have a copy of this book & plus 10 quid isn't exactly going to break the student coffers. :)
Incredible! - By: , 19 Jan 1999 To me it was easy. Before read this book a lot of my scientific papers were regret by editors... After read it, I got three accepted manuscrips!!! (one in a top journal). I think that the ideas in this book improve my write skills.
Excellent book for writers of HS to doctorate research paper - By: , 19 Nov 1997 "The Craft of Research" offers researchers practical & clear suggestions for organizing papers. Although somewhat geared for professional writers, it can also be used by high school students writing their first research paper. The authors offer step-by-step formulas for making & evaluating proposed 'claims.' They also include tips that relate to the prior chapter. Another important area covered by Booth, Colomb & Williams is drafting & revision. More clear, step-by-step techniques make this section an important tool for writers. Using their techniques, a writer easily identifies possible problems with arguements or organization. However, the discussion of warrants in "The Craft of Research" is difficult to follow. Since warrants are many times infered but not stated in day-to-day conversations, it is difficult topic to comprehend by novice writers. The authors attempt to explain warrants through examples, clear terms & illustrations. Although the explanation of a warrant (evidence supporting a claim) is successful, the illustrations of warrants is muddied & the logic sometimes hard to comprehend. "The Craft of Research" is an excellent tool for writers of alll ages & experience levels. Its guidelines & suggestions, when followed, will produce clearer, cohesive papers & books. Writers should find a spot on the shelf for this book next to 'Miss Kate' (Turabian) as an essential writing & style guide.
