What sets 'Essentials of Business Research: A Guide to Doing Your Research Project' apart from competing titles is that it's a student case orientated text that also considers the importance of the supervisor in the dissertation process.- Concise: 280-300 pages, student orientated book- Guides the student through the entire research process- Actual student case examples- Explains the role of the supervisor and how to meet their expectations- 'You're the Supervisor' requires the student to take on the role of the research supervisor. This is designed to help students to meet their learning outcomes.- 'Common questions and answers' provide students with an invaluable reference of some of the challenges they are likely to face while undertaking their research project- Comprehensive section on ethical issues students need to consider when undertaking their research project.The pedagogical features included in 'Essentials of Business Research: A Guide to Doing Your Research Project' can be summarised as follows:- Diagrams- Student case studies- An introduction to each chapter setting out chapter objectives- Annotated further reading sections throughout- A summary and references at the end of each chapter- End of chapter 'You're the Supervisor' boxed examples requiring students to take on the role of dissertation supervisor.- 'Common Questions and Answers' at the end of each chapter.- A glossary.