Compass Guide books written by Dr Sandra Mandic, PhD, PMP have been designed to help teams and individuals navigate the research process, successfully plan and manage their research projects and deliver high quality research outputs.
All books are written in a unique writing style with many infographics. The books include guidelines, tips, examples and various templates.
All Compass Guide books are available in paperback and digital (PDF) formats.
Important note: As of December 2024, digital versions of Compass Guide books are available only through subscription with a viewing-only access for 12 months.
Compass Guide Books Collection
For details about each book, click on the book image to go to the book specific web pages.
We invite you also to check the Compass Guide Research Training Catalogue.
Available in English, Spanish and Chinese
Available in English and Spanish
Available in English, Spanish and Portuguese
Available in English
Overview of Compass Guide Books
Topic:
How to Navigate the Research Process
The Compass Guide books for Beginners and Postgraduate Students (and Their Supervisors) have been designed to help individuals who are new to research to navigate the research process and prepare well-written research reports.
Paperback and electronic (PDF) formats
Compass Guide
for Beginners
Paperback: €20.99
Electronic (PDF) (12-month viewing-only access; for personal use only): €15.99
Available in English, Spanish and Chinese
Compass Guide for Postgraduate Students (and Their Supervisors)
Paperback: €53.99 plus shipping cost
Electronic (PDF) (12-month viewing-only access; for personal use only): €37.99
Available in English and Spanish
Topic:
How to Plan and Manage Research Projects
These two Compass Guide books look at research projects through the project management lens. They offer guidance and ideas for planning and managing research projects, monitoring progress and delivering high-quality research reports and presentations.
Paperback and electronic (PDF) formats
Compass Guide: How to Plan Your Research Project
Paperback: €31.99 plus shipping cost
Electronic (PDF) (12-month viewing-only access; for personal use only): €24.99
Available in English, Spanish and Portuguese
Compass Guide for Research Project Management
Paperback: €64.99 plus shipping cost
Electronic (PDF) (12-month viewing-only access; for personal use only): €48.99
Available in English
(Spanish version is coming in mid-2025)
Note: PDF versions of Compass Guide books purchased by individuals are for personal use only. As of December 2024, digital versions of Compass Guide books are available only through subscription with a viewing-only access for 12 months.
Nota: Las versiones en PDF de los libros de Guía Compass adquiridos por particulares son solo para uso personal, llevan una marca de agua con el nombre del propietario y están protegidos con contraseña.
Contact us at agile.research.nz@gmail.com to find out more what we can do for you, your organisation, students and research team. We would be delighted to learn about your needs and preferences and work with you to help you unlock your research potential.