This article discusses issues in social sciences research which serve
as an introductory framework of understanding and reflection
especially for beginning researchers in the field of English language
education. It commences by addressing choices, decisions and
factors involved when doing research. These include such variables
as power relations, ethical issues, research design, claims to truth in
research, and methodological considerations in research. The article
ends with the reflection on these issues for carrying out research in
Indonesian English language teaching context.