Doing an Undergraduate Project is a practical step-by-step guide to managing and developing a successful undergraduate project. The book covers all aspects of project management, explaining in a clear and structured way how to undertake a project and helping readers to identify and acquire the necessary skills to plan and carry out the research and writing. This practical and concise book provides: advice for preparing a project and choosing a topic; guidelines for writing a project proposal; a checklist for planning; a guide to producing a literature review; advice on choosing and implementing appropriate methodology; an awareness of ethical issues; and information for writing-up the report. Written in a lively and engaging manner, this detailed and accessible manual is an invaluable resource for students across the social sciences working on their undergraduate project.