In the global south; and South Africa in particular; the increasing demographic; economic and political weight of this part of the world is calling for the development of research capacity; which has so far been lacking; to guide society in making informed choices that suit and enhance the African culture and context. Fundamentals of research in Humanities; Social Sciences and Science Education follows all the steps of the research endeavour; from the selection and formulation of a research problem; to the writing or reporting; to the publication of research results. Fundamentals of research in Humanities; Social Sciences and Science Education is informed by practical experience. It is easy to read and understand; is context based and interactive; and can be used for self-study.