The Sage Research Methods editorial team is pleased to announce that we are now accepting proposals for our next collection, Using AI for Research.

This collection will provide social and behavioural science researchers and students with urgently needed clear, critical, practical guidance for using AI across the research lifecycle.

In the next few weeks and months, students will be completing final year research projects as part of their degree programme. For many, this is a highly weighted assessment and the longest piece of academic writing they have undertaken to date. These projects are not only substantial in length; they are also deeply personal. As a result, the final stages of the research process are often accompanied by a mix of anticipation, relief and anxiety about “letting go” of something they have worked on for so long. What does this mean for supervisors, and how can you best support students in overcoming this final hurdle?

To mark International Mentorship Month, Audrey J. Murrell, Ph.D. — lead advisor of the Epigeum’s upcoming ‘Mastering Mentoring’ program — explores the impact of mentoring and how intentional, well‑supported approaches can be beneficial for learning.

In this guest post, Kyra van Weenen, Commissioning Editor for Sage Research Methods explores the unique concept behind Sage’s flagship Research Methods Case Studies, and how they support researchers and students in conducting their own research.

You’ve probably heard it before: “Never cite Wikipedia in your research paper.” And it’s good advice. But maybe you haven’t heard about how using Wikipedia (especially its citations) actually strengthens your work and even helps others discover it later. And this post is all about that!

Publishing your research Open Access (OA) ensures that it reaches the widest possible audience — freely and immediately. This guide walks you through what OA means, its key benefits, and how Sage’s flexible publishing options help researchers share their work responsibly, increase visibility, and meet funder or institutional requirements.

Publishing is just the start. Promote your article the year it’s released to boost visibility, citations, media coverage, and career impact. From CV updates to conference invites, early promotion ensures your work stays relevant and reaches the right audience.

These seven lessons will help you transform your dissertation into a published research article.

Epigeum team has launched the US edition of Research with Impact: Creating Meaning and Value - find out how the program can help your institution promote a culture of broader impact and train your researchers to embed it throughout their research journey.

The recently published, Sage’s Independence with Impact Report 2024 reaffirms its commitment to research integrity. As concerns around fraudulent research and AI misuse grow, Sage has strengthened its safeguards to maintain the credibility of academic publishing.

Explore new free webinar series with subject specific guidance on writing manuscripts, getting published and peer reviewing.

Dissemination of research findings is a key part of every researcher’s journey, and this insightful webinar will empower you to make informed decisions to maximize the impact of your scholarly work.

by Maria Lahman, Ph.D. and Tyler Kincaid Ph.D., panelists for the How to Do Research and Get Published webinar, “How to write a paper: Qualitative methodology” share their insights.

Conduct a reference search and format your reference section was offered as part of the How to Do Research and Get Published webinar series. Watch the recording and find lots of useful resources in this post.

Find a collection of resources about writing and publishing articles and more!

Learn about research design, doctoral writing, and academic publishing with these posts and recordings from Dr. Linda Bloomberg and Dr. Merle Werbeloff.

Think about your own big picture, and how to paint it. There are many options for sharing ideas and disseminating findings. What will work for you, based on the nature of your research, your findings, and your career goals?

Looking back at 2023, find all posts here!
We explored stages of a research project, from concept to publication. In each quarter we focused on one part of the process. In this recap for the year you will find original guest posts, interviews, curated collections of open-access resources, recordings from webinars or roundtable discussions, and instructional resources.

Look candidly at your unfinished project. Is it a stepping stone, and completion will be allow you to move ahead? Or is it an obstacle that prevents you from moving forward? Find ideas to help you determine whether to revive that piece of writing or let it go.

Have a writing project that is languishing? Find practical tips for keeping it alive!