WELCOME
A Little Research

Research, Writing and Development
- identify and review scientific research relevant to the computing industry;
- assist in the conduct and implementation of new research; and
- create high-quality software and technical documentation.
I aim to provide a simple service with fast turn-around for businesses looking to implement and deploy cutting-edge technology before embarking on expensive large-scale research projects.
WELCOME
A Little Research

Research, Writing and Development
- identify and review scientific research relevant to the computing industry;
- assist in the conduct and implementation of new research; and
- create high-quality software and technical documentation.
I aim to provide a simple service with fast turn-around for businesses looking to implement and deploy cutting-edge technology before embarking on expensive large-scale research projects.
WELCOME
A Little Research

Research, Writing and Development
- identify and review scientific research relevant to the computing industry;
- assist in the conduct and implementation of new research; and
- create high-quality software and technical documentation.
I aim to provide a simple service with fast turn-around for businesses looking to implement and deploy cutting-edge technology before embarking on expensive large-scale research projects.
SERVICES
A Little Research provides

literature searches

research briefs



software development

technical writing
Literature Searches
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Aims to identify the 5-10 articles most relevant to a given topic. Where a large number of articles are available on a topic, articles chosen may be a representative sample of sub-topics (existing literature reviews where available). Links will be provided to open access versions of original articles where available, or to original publisher summaries otherwise.
Literature Reviews
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Summarises the contents of articles as they relate to the topic of research, and synthesises their results into a coherent whole. Each summary is sufficient to convey the central results of each article as they relate to the topic of the review, but does not discuss detailed methodologies or research data, for which the reader should refer to the original article. Reviews do not in general contain any new knowledge.
Research Projects
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Small-scale research projects intended to generate new knowledge or technology in software engineering, information security, data management and related fields. Costs and outputs vary according to the scale and nature of the project, and the time and resources required.
Research
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A Little Research’s introductory service aims to identify the 5-10 articles most relevant go a given topic. A full research brief then summarises the most relevant research and synthesises the results into coherent overview of the state of the art.
Software Development
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I’ve developed software for a wide variety of technology platforms, specialising in research applications requiring a broad knowledge of science and engineering beyond that found in a basic Bachelor of Information Technology.
Writing
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I can document software systems and research activities in clear English for both technical and non-technical audiences. I’m fluent in programming, software design, and mathematics, and am experienced teacher of all these at university level.
I will not do your homework for you. A Little Research’s services are for genuine practitioners and organisations looking to solve problems and/or improve their practice using academic research. Students are expected to do their own research as part of learning their own practice.
SERVICES
A Little Research provides

literature searches

research briefs



software development

technical writing
Literature Searches
-
Aims to identify the 5-10 articles most relevant to a given topic. Where a large number of articles are available on a topic, articles chosen may be a representative sample of sub-topics (existing literature reviews where available). Links will be provided to open access versions of original articles where available, or to original publisher summaries otherwise.
Literature Reviews
-
Summarises the contents of articles as they relate to the topic of research, and synthesises their results into a coherent whole. Each summary is sufficient to convey the central results of each article as they relate to the topic of the review, but does not discuss detailed methodologies or research data, for which the reader should refer to the original article. Reviews do not in general contain any new knowledge.
Research Projects
-
Small-scale research projects intended to generate new knowledge or technology in software engineering, information security, data management and related fields. Costs and outputs vary according to the scale and nature of the project, and the time and resources required.
Research
-
A Little Research’s introductory service aims to identify the 5-10 articles most relevant go a given topic. A full research brief then summarises the most relevant research and synthesises the results into coherent overview of the state of the art.
Software Development
-
I’ve developed software for a wide variety of technology platforms, specialising in research applications requiring a broad knowledge of science and engineering beyond that found in a basic Bachelor of Information Technology.
Writing
-
I can document software systems and research activities in clear English for both technical and non-technical audiences. I’m fluent in programming, software design, and mathematics, and am experienced teacher of all these at university level.
I will not do your homework for you. A Little Research’s services are for genuine practitioners and organisations looking to solve problems and/or improve their practice using academic research. Students are expected to do their own research as part of learning their own practice.
SERVICES
A Little Research provides


literature searches

research briefs

software development

technical writing

Literature Searches
-
Aims to identify the 5-10 articles most relevant to a given topic. Where a large number of articles are available on a topic, articles chosen may be a representative sample of sub-topics (existing literature reviews where available). Links will be provided to open access versions of original articles where available, or to original publisher summaries otherwise.
Literature Reviews
-
Summarises the contents of articles as they relate to the topic of research, and synthesises their results into a coherent whole. Each summary is sufficient to convey the central results of each article as they relate to the topic of the review, but does not discuss detailed methodologies or research data, for which the reader should refer to the original article. Reviews do not in general contain any new knowledge.
Research Projects
-
Small-scale research projects intended to generate new knowledge or technology in software engineering, information security, data management and related fields. Costs and outputs vary according to the scale and nature of the project, and the time and resources required.
Research
-
A Little Research’s introductory service aims to identify the 5-10 articles most relevant go a given topic. A full research brief then summarises the most relevant research and synthesises the results into coherent overview of the state of the art.
Software Development
-
I’ve developed software for a wide variety of technology platforms, specialising in research applications requiring a broad knowledge of science and engineering beyond that found in a basic Bachelor of Information Technology.
Writing
-
I can document software systems and research activities in clear English for both technical and non-technical audiences. I’m fluent in programming, software design, and mathematics, and am experienced teacher of all these at university level.
I will not do your homework for you. A Little Research’s services are for genuine practitioners and organisations looking to solve problems and/or improve their practice using academic research. Students are expected to do their own research as part of learning their own practice.
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ABOUT
Who We Are

Nicholas Paul Sheppard
RESEARCHER
ABOUT
Who We Are

Nicholas Paul Sheppard
RESEARCHER
ABOUT
Who We Are

Nicholas Paul Sheppard
RESEARCHER
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Have a question or need more information? Please send a little research an email or fill out the contact form and we will be in touch ASAP.
CONTACT
Get in touch
Have a question or need more information? Please send a little research an email or fill out the contact form and we will be in touch ASAP.