Introduction to the guide, Introduction to focus groups, What is a focus group?, Why use a focus group?, Using focus groups alongside other methods, Focus group practicalities, Recruiting participants, Arranging the focus group, Recording the focus group, Running a focus group, Analysis and reporting, Ethics, Focus group options & alternatives, Using activities in a focus group, Online focus groups, Alternative methods with similarities to focus groups, Troubleshooting focus groups, Case studies, Case study 1: Identifying priorities for recreational activities for young people, Case study 2: Exploring students' experiences of a university library service, Summary, Ten Tips for Focus Groups, Further resources, Focus groups, Other methods, Glossary, Appendices, Appendix A: Example focus group guide, Appendix B: Diamond 9 template, Appendix C: Participant information sheet and consent form.