Are You Making a Meal Out of Research : A Recipe for Research Success

Those new to research often end up making a meal of it because it can be tricky to know exactly where to begin. But it doesnt have to be so daunting.

This workbook has been designed mostly for those going into postgraduate study, but it can also be used by anyone looking to start their journey into research. It will help you better understand what research is, how to do it (with activities to help you think about this in the context of your own research) and where you might start looking in the vast ocean of resources out there.

Steve Reay is Pakeha and of English and descent. He is a Professor of Design and the director of Good Health Design, a collaborative design studio at Auckland University of Technology,

Cassie Khoo is a designer and researcher working at Auckland University of Technologys Good Health Design and Waitemata DHBs Institute for Innovation and Improvement

Guy Collier is a New Zealand-based design researcher with a background in social anthropology and human-centred design. He is currently working at Te Pukenga where his focus is on redesigning vocational learning experiences in Aotearoa.

Gareth Terry is Pakeha and of English and Welsh descent. He is a senior lecturer in rehabilitation studies in the School of Clinical Sciences (Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand), working out of the Centre for Person Centred Care.

Trent Dallas is of Maori (Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti, Ngati Tukorehe), Scottish and Irish descent and an experienced Maori tertiary student support specialist - particularly in Health and Business fields, he is passionate and driven to enable advancement in Maori communities through academic success. Currently he works in a Maori and Pacific Student Success role and is undertaking research to explore connections between wellbeing and Te Reo Maori, at Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand

Valance Smith is of Maori (Ngati Mahuta, Te Parawhau, Te Uriroroi, Te Mahureure ki Whatitiri), English and Chinese descent. He is Kaihautu Tiriti / Tiriti Strategist for AUT providing strategic leadership to the Vice Chancellors Office, as well as academic and cultural leadership across Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand. His current research includes matauranga Maori solutions for Kauri Dieback, and maramataka and its connection to physical activity.