Qualitative Research
eBook - ePub

Qualitative Research

The Essential Guide to Theory and Practice

  1. 680 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Qualitative Research

The Essential Guide to Theory and Practice

About this book

The second edition of Qualitative Research is a one-stop resource for all those approaching qualitative research for the first time, as well as those revisiting core concepts and issues. It presents a comprehensive overview of this rapidly developing field of inquiry, cleverly combined with practical, hands-on advice on how to conduct a successful qualitative study.

Written in an engaging and accessible style, this new edition includes updates such as further readings and case studies to help researchers to recognize developments in the field. Further updates include how to use social media in ethical and responsible ways, working with participants at a distance and the pros and cons of analyzing data online. The authors break through difficult terminology to guide readers through the choices they will face during research design, implementation, and publication. Each chapter is brought to life by relevant, real-life examples from expert researchers around the globe. Divided into seven sections, this unique text covers:

• Considering perspectives

• Acknowledging a position

• Framing the study

• Choosing a research approach

• Collecting data

• Working with data and findings

• Writing about the research

This book is enhanced with the addition of online Instructor and Student Resources including videos, diagrams, an instructor manual, PowerPoint slides and links to further resources. These can be found at: routledgelearning.com/qualitativeresearch.

This new edition is an indispensable companion and makes for ideal reading for all those involved in qualitative research worldwide.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Endorsements Page
  3. Half-Title Page
  4. Title Page
  5. Copyright Page
  6. Dedication Page
  7. Contents
  8. List of figures
  9. List of tables
  10. About the authors
  11. List of researchers
  12. Introduction
  13. Acknowledgments
  14. Part 1: Considering perspectives
  15. Part 2: Acknowledging a position
  16. Part 3: Framing the study
  17. Part 4: Choosing a research approach
  18. Part 5: Collecting data
  19. Part 6: Working with data and findings
  20. Part 7: Writing about the research
  21. References
  22. Index