METHODOLOGY/PROCEDURE:

A methodology or procedure is described in various kinds of writing:

•   scientific reports
•   business reports
•   projects and dissertations

Consult the literature on research methods in your subject area for full details. In general, methodology will mention whether primary or secondary sources have been used and indicate what these are as well as other types of research methodologies. Depending on the subject area the theory surrounding the choice of research methods may need to be investigated but this is very much subject-specific.