"Doing Academic Research with Ease: Five Basic Methods Every Novice Researcher Should Know" guides researchers through the critical process of writing an academic research paper. It enables researchers with sets of skills as they design the research methodology of their study. The first two chapters discuss the meaning and nature of research and the research process. Specifically, it introduces learners to the tools of data collection, processing and evaluation. The last two chapters explain the methodological process of survey, interview, observation, experimental design, and focus group discussion (FGD). The dynamics of research instruments, sampling techniques, threats to validity, including sample and stratum sizes are rationalized.