Compass Guide Books

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: Digital versions of Compass Guide books are available through subscription only with viewing-only access for 12 months.

Compass Guide books are available in several languages. Check each book for details.

Compass Guide Book Series

For details about each book, click on the book image to go to the book specific web pages.

We invite you to also check out the Compass Guide Research Training Catalogue.

Notes about purchasing subscriptions for viewing-only access to electronic (PDF) versions of Compass Guide books

• The purchased subscription for viewing-only access to this book is for personal use only by the purchaser (or subscription owner if different from the purchaser) and is not for sharing, printing, distribution, sale or reproduction. A subscription grants viewing-only access for 12 months.
• By purchasing a subscription to one or more Compass Guide books, the purchaser and the subscription owner are agreeing with the Terms of Use for each publication.
• A purchaser (or a subscription owner if different from the purchaser) will receive a link with viewing-only access to the PDF version of this book for 12 months.

Notes about purchasing paperback versions of Compass Guide books

• This book is printed on demand. Our books are currently printed in Europe and New Zealand.
• Shipping cost is NOT included in the book price.
• Contact us by email to enquire about the shipping costs and obtain a quote for ordering a paperback version.
• For paperback copies purchased using the PayPal button above, you will receive an invoice for your purchase which will include additional shipping cost information.
• Your order will be processed and shipped after we receive payment for the book order and the shipping cost. 

Order Compass Guide books

Use the hyperlinks provided in this section to order the books of your choice.

Combo Research Training Package of all six Compass Guide books

All six Compass Guide books are now available for purchase as a Combo Research Training Package – both in digital (PDF) format (as a 12-month subscription) and a paperback format.

This combo package provides a 20% discount compared to purchasing all six books individually.

The Combo Research Training Package includes 1 copy of each of the following six Compass Guide books:

• Book 1: Compass Guide for Beginners
• Book 2: Compass Guide for Postgraduate Students (and Their Supervisors)
• Book 3: Compass Guide: How to Write Scientific Journal Articles
• Book 4: Compass Guide: How to Plan Your Research Project
• Book 5: Compass Guide for Research Project Management
• Book 6: Compass Guide: Secrets of Successful Cross-Sector Collaborations

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