Includes bibliographical references and index.

The hardest part of research isn't answering a question. It's knowing what to do before you know what your question is. This book tackles the challenges every researcher faces with every new projects: How do I find a compelling problem to investigate -- one that truly matters to me, deeply and personally? How do I thing design my research project so that the results will matter to other people? This book helps you start your new research project the right way for you with a series of simple yet ingenious exercises. Written in conversational style a packed with real-world examples, this workbook offers an engaging guide to finding research inspiration within yourself and within the broader world of ideas.