Research and Study Skills

Netnography is a contemporary and extremely useful research method. As more and more of us are turning to the Internet to share our experiences, views …

Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is a core component on many curriculums around the world. A psychological theory focussing on motivation, it helps us to understand …

What is modernization theory? Theories exist in every part of life – but they can be complicated. Today I’m going to explore and simplify modernization …

What is stakeholder theory and stakeholder analysis? There are theories applicable in all areas of life, and business is no different. In this article I …

Alderfer’s ERG theory is a psychology theory. In this article post I’ll look into what Alderfer’s ERG theory is, and break it down into simple …

What is the academic writing sandwich and how can this help you to do better in your work? In this short article I have it …

Learning styles help us to learn and teach better. When we are students or teachers it can be helpful to understand the different learning styles …

If you are studying motivation then you have probably heard of the Herzberg theory. Whether you are a student writing an essay, or a manager …

Fordism is a concept that often crops up in academic reading and discussion. What what does fordism mean and what is it all about? In …

Ethnography is a term that many students and researchers will come across. Associated with cultural and social anthropology, ethnography involves the study of people. Whilst …

Belbin’s team roles is a model that is used to identify behavioural strengths and weaknesses in the workplace. It is a theory that many students …

The Hero’s Journey is a theory that I have come across on many occasions throughout my life in academia, both as a student and as …

Which are the best universities for travel and tourism Choosing which university you study at and indeed which course is best for you is a …

Having a travel and tourism reading list is important, whether you are a teacher, a student, or a tourist. The key to success is knowledge. …

If you want to know how to write a research project, then you have come to the right place! Having taught around 1000 students how …

Positivism and interpretivism are words that many students will be only too familiar with. Yet, it’s not always easy to get your head around exactly …

Ontology and epistemology. It sounds complicated, doesn’t it? Well, it doesn’t need to be. Today I will explain in simple terms what is meant by …

Today I will explain the research onion in simple terms. This builds on from my last post, where I introduced you to the concept of …

In my recent post ‘how to get inspiration for your research project topic’ I gave lots of tips on ways to think of a great …

In my recent post ‘how to get inspiration for your research project topic’ I gave lots of tips on way to think of a great …

The aviation industry is booming. Not only are there a wide variety of jobs in the industry, but it has also become a somewhat ‘sexy’ …