Research Methods

• Research Methods Knowledge Base: The Research Methods Knowledge Base is a comprehensive web-based textbook that addresses all of the topics in a typical introductory undergraduate or graduate course in social research methods.  It covers the entire research process including: formulating research questions; sampling (probability and nonprobability); measurement (surveys, scaling, qualitative, unobtrusive); research design (experimental and quasi-experimental); data analysis; and, writing the research paper.
• Qualitative vs. Quantitative Methods: Key Points in a Classic Debate
• Basics of Research and Epidemiological Research Methodologies: A guide to qualitative and quantitative research method basics.
• Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research: A CIHR discussion paper regarding a 10-year plan to change health care using the levers of research.

Qualitative Research Methods

• Centre for Health Evidence: A User's Guide to Qualitative Research in Health Care
• Online Qualitative Data Analysis (OQDA): Online QDA is a set of training support materials which address common problems (both early and advanced) of using Qualitative Data Analysis (QDA) methods and selected Computer Assisted Qualitative Data AnalysiS (CAQDAS) packages. We aim to complement courses run by, for example, the CAQDAS Networking project, many independent trainers and the large number of postgraduate social sciences research methods training courses.
• The Grounded Theory Institute: The Grounded Theory Institute is dedicated to helping people learn about authentic Grounded Theory (otherwise knows as Glaserian, Classic, or Orthodox Grounded Theory).  It is a place where scholars come together to aid each other in the pursuit of a better understanding of GT.  From the novice to the GT teacher, there is always a deeper level of understanding possible when it come to the procedures and the power of GT.
• Institutional Ethnography: Institutional ethnography (IE) is a method of inquiry that allows people to explore the social relations that structure their everyday lives.

Quantitative Research Methods

• Social Psychology Network: Many links and resources to statistical information, software, online computing, and other research related information.
• Free Statistical Software: This page contains links to free software packages that you can download and install on your computer for stand-alone (offline, non-Internet) computing.
• Many Eyes: Visualization of quantitative data. A community for data sharing and the promotion of data visualization.

Research Citation and Referencing

• National Library of Medicine: National Institutes of Health: International Committee of Medical Journal Editors Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals: Sample References.
• The University of Western Australia Writing Guide: Guidelines for various formatting styles.
• The University of Wisconsin - Madison Writing Guide: Guidelines for various formatting styles.
• The Perdue University Online Writing Guide (OWL): Over 200 free resources including: writing and teaching writing, research, grammars and mechanics, style guides, ESL (English as a Second Language), Job Search and Professional Writing.

Writing a Research Proposal

•  Office of Research Services - McMaster University: Provides links to NSERC, CIHR and NIH proposal writing guidelines as well as information on "Elements of a Successful Proposal".