This book, even though it is quite concise, will fill this lacuna in research education to a great extent. The precise writing, accurate and practical approach that the authors were able to maintain throughout is the most unique point of this book. The simple flow of explaining the complex ideas and methods goes to indicate the excellent grasp of the authors on the topic and keeps the reader engrossed. I am sure that every clinician and medical student interested in organizing a scientific study and publishing its result will find this book extremely helpful. This book will also be a landmark in developing clinical research scenario in India.