📚 Book Review — “The Craft of Research” by Booth et al.
📚 Book Review — “The Craft of Research” by Booth et al. Labels : Book Reviews, Research Skills, Academic Writing, Research Planning ✨ Why This Book? If you're new to research or still struggling to structure your ideas, then “The Craft of Research” by Wayne C. Booth , Gregory G. Colomb , and Joseph M. Williams is your essential companion . This book is a classic in research methodology, especially for those navigating social sciences , education , business studies , and humanities . It’s not just about writing — it’s about thinking like a researcher . 🧠 What the Book Covers 1. Thinking about Research The book starts by addressing the why of research — it’s not just to report facts, but to contribute to a broader conversation in your field. 🔍 “Research is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose.” — Zora Neale Hurston , quoted in the book 2. Asking the Right Questions It teaches how to move from a broad interest to a focused research question , and fi...