A key feature of this journal is the mix of academic and theoretically-slanted methodological articles, articles relating to research practice in professional and service settings, and those considering the relationship between the two. It thus addresses an audience of researchers within academic and other research organizations as well as practitioner-researchers in the field.
Articles address all aspects of the research process, from conceptualization through to 'writing'.
In addition, as the editors deem appropriate, overview or review articles will be commissioned from a leading author, discussing debates or the state of the art in relation to an area of research methodology. This section contains reports on, and notices of forthcoming, methodologically-related conferences and events, as well as reviews of books concerned with social research methodology. These are subject to editorial review.