This workshop is a practical, down-to-earth guide for people who wish to conduct research. The programme is primarily aimed at postgraduate students (a) who have been out of a research environment for a period of time since completing either a Honours or Master’s degree and require a refresher course; (b) who have never completed a research-based degree before (such as students who completed a Master’s degree by coursework). It is also aimed at prospective postgraduate students as well as staff in research departments of government agencies and business firms who wish to brush up on their basic understanding and knowledge of research. This intensive course is to provide an overview of research methods (techniques), how to improve scientific thinking and writing, and how to communicate research findings.