Techniques of sociological research--defined as the assembly, organization and interpretation of facts that help explain human activity--are described in this guide to community research strategies. In Part I of the booklet some basic aspects of research are examined, illustrating procedures of stating and examining a research problem. The scope is narrowed in Part II to the problem of community research and suggestion is made of a variety of ways in which to gather information for research purposes. Appendices include an outline of questions involved in sociological research and examples of questionnaires and interview techniques. (SHM)