Research Methodology: A Guidebook for Academia and Researchers

By: Hilluf Reddu Tegegne, Hailemariam Areaya Girmay, Haile Gebreslassie Gebremedhin, Gebreyesus Brhane Tesfahunegn

Research Methodology

A Guidebook for Academia and Researchers

Hilluf Reddu Tegegne

Hailemariam Areaya Girmay

Haile Gebreslassie Gebremedhin

Gebreyesus Brhane Tesfahunegn

Aksum University Press

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Publication Details

Authors:

Hilluf Reddu Tegegne, Hailemariam Areaya Girmay, Haile Gebreslassie Gebremedhin, Gebreyesus Brhane Tesfahunegn

Published:

2025

Pages:

146+

Language:

English

ISBN:

To be assigned

Publisher:

Aksum University Press

Book Description

This comprehensive guidebook provides essential knowledge on research methodology for academia and researchers across all disciplines. It covers the fundamentals of knowledge acquisition, research approaches, communication in research, and research ethics.

The book is designed to address the gap in comprehensive resources on research methodology and scientific writing, offering well-structured content with a logical flow of interrelated topics.

  • Acknowledgements
  • Table of Contents
  • Preface
  • 1. Meaning and Concepts of Knowledge, Science and Research
    • 1.1. Introduction
    • 1.2. Meaning and Concepts of Knowledge
    • 1.3. Sources of Knowledge
    • 1.4. Research
    • Summary
    • Exercises
    • References
  • 2. Approaches to Research
    • 2.1. Introduction
    • 2.2. Research Paradigms
    • 2.3. Research Approaches
      • Quantitative Research
      • Qualitative Research Methodology
      • Mixed Research Approaches
    • Summary
    • Exercise
    • References
  • 3. Communication in Research
    • 3.1. Introduction
    • 3.2. Problem Identification
    • 3.3. Writing Concept Note, Grant Application, and Research Proposal
    • 3.4. Communicating Research Findings
    • 3.5. Disseminating Research Findings
    • Summary
    • Exercise
    • References
  • 4. Research and Publication Ethics
    • 4.1. Introduction
    • 4.2. What is Ethics?
    • 4.3. Principles and Core Values of Assuring Research and Publication Ethics
    • 4.4. Building Research Protocol or Plan
    • 4.5. Ethical Issues Considered in Research
    • 4.6. Misconduct in Research and Means of Detection
    • 4.7. Understanding and Handling Causes of Misconduct in Research
    • 4.8. Plagiarism and Means of Detection
    • 4.9. Ethical Review Committees
    • 4.10. Ethical Clearance
    • Summary
    • Exercises
    • References

About the Authors

Hilluf Reddu Tegegne

Department of Mathematics, College of Natural and Computational Sciences

Email: hilluf09@gmail.com

Hailemariam Areaya Girmay

Department of Biology, College of Natural and Computational Sciences

Email: areayahailemariam@gmail.com

Haile Gebreslassie Gebremedhin

Department of Biomedical Science, College of Health Sciences

Email: ghaile2009@gmail.com

Gebreyesus Brhane Tesfahunegn

Department of Soil Resources and Watershed Management, College of Agriculture

Email: gebre33@gmail.com

Suggested Citation

Tegegne, H. R., Girmay, H. A., Gebremedhin, H. G., & Tesfahunegn, G. B. (2025). Research Methodology: A Guidebook for Academia and Researchers. Axum: Aksum University.