ABSTRACT
The research journal is one of the most important research methods and is very commonly used by practitioners doing research on their practice. It also makes a good way into research. We want to suggest that you regard it as a companion to the whole research process, rather than simply as a means of collecting data or recording analysis. Our suggestions for writing and using research journals are based on personal experience as well as experience of working with others keeping similar journals. At the end of the chapter we provide some exercises that should make it easier to start a research journal.
