The best way to learn research is to be involved in the research work. Initiating and conducting various small-scale research projects will enable you enhancing your knowledge, skills, and expertise of conducting research. Learning by doing is always the best way. Pervaiz Hanif

The following publications could help:

• Bell, J. (2010) Doing Your Research Project: A guide for first-time researchers in education, heath and social science. England: Open University Press.
• Bhattacherjee, A. (2012) Social Science Research: Principles, Methods, and Practices. 2nd edn. Athens: Global Text Project.
• Blaxter, L., Hughes, C. and Tight, M. (2006) How to Research. 3rd edn. Berkshire, England: Open University Press, McGraw-Hill Education.
• Breuer, F. and Schreier, M. (2007) Issues in learning about and teaching qualitative research methods and methodology in the social sciences, Forum: Qualitative Social Research, 8, 1, pp. 1-16.
• Bryman, A. (2012) Social Research Methods. 4th edn. New York: Oxford University Press Inc.
• Foddy, W. (1993) Constructing Questions for Interviews and Questionnaires: Theory and Practice in Social Research. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press
• Ritchie, J. and Lewis, J. (2003) Qualitative research practice: A guide for social science students and researchers. London: SAGE Publications.
• Somekh, B. and Lewin, C. (2002) Research Methods in the Social Sciences. London: SAGE Publications.

I would agree with Haji Karim Khan that learning by doing is the best way to improve your research skills. I would also add that you should take any opportunity to get feedback on your research by, e.g. discuss your research data and preliminary findings with your peers. A good way to discuss data and receive feedback is participating in an interpretation group or peer intervision.

Empathy.

Practice makes a man perfect with the domain of the research-oriented tools and techniques. However, it is the best way to explore the research-oriented language and skills with the help of a kind-hearted teacher who can help out in this process as I have been observing.

Pervaiz Hanif