Read me first for a user's guide to qualitative methods
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Read me first for a user's guide to qualitative methods
Sage, c2002
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 241-251) and indexes
LCCN:2002000331
[pbk., with CD-ROM]: with 1 computer optical disk (4 3/4 in.)
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Offering a map to show readers how some methodological choices lead more directly than others to particular goals, this book provides beginning researchers with an overview of techniques for making data and an explanation of the ways different tools fit different purposes and provide different research experiences and outcomes. The authors clearly explain why there are many methods and show readers how to locates their study within that choice. Written as a pragmatic companion, this text will help readers get confidently and competently started on a research path that works for their study.
Table of Contents
Preface
1. Why Readme First?
Goals
Methods and Their Integrity
Methodological Diversity and Informed Choice
No Mysteries!
Learning by Doing It: Qualitative Research as a Craft
Qualitative Research as a Challenge
Using Readme
The Shape of the Book
What to Expect
Doing Qualitative Research
Resources
PART I. THINKING RESEARCH
2. The Integrity of Qualitative Research
Methodological Purposiveness
Methodological Congruence
The Armchair Walkthrough
And Now-Your Topic?
Summary
Resources
3. Selecting a Method
Commonalities and Differences
Phenomenology
Ethnography
Grounded Theory
Additional Qualitative Methods
Summary
Resources
4. Qualitative Research Design
The Levels of Design
Planning Design
Doing Design
Project Pacing
Overall Project Design
What Does the Computer Offer?
Summary
Resources
PART II. INSIDE ANALYSIS
5. Making Data
What Are data (and What Are Not)
Ways of Making Data
Who Makes Data?
Transforming Data
Managing Data
The Role of Data
Yourself as Data
What Does the Computer Offer?
Summary
Resources
6. Coding
Getting Inside the Data
Storing Ideas
Doing Coding
Theme-ing
Purposiveness of Coding
Tips and Traps: Handling Codes and Coding
What Does the Computer Offer?
Summary
Resources
7. Abstracting
The First Step: Categorizing
The Next Step: Conceptualizing
Doing Abstraction
Managing Abstraction
What Does the Computer Offer?
Summary
Resources
8. Revisiting Methodological Congruence
Phenomenology
Ethnography
Grounded Theory
Summary
Resources
PART III. GETTING IT RIGHT
9. On Getting It Right and Knowing If It's Wrong
Ensuring Rigor in the Design Phase
Ensuring Rigor While Conducting a Project
When Is It Done?
Demonstrating Rigor on Completion of the Project
Summary
Resources
10. Writing It Up
Ready to Write?
Re-revisiting Methodological Congruence
Protecting Participants
Evaluate Your Writing
Polishing Summary
Resources
PART IV. BEGINNING YOUR PROJECT
11. Groundwork for Beginning Your Project
Writing Your Proposal
Ensuring Ethical Research
Summary
Resources
12. Getting Started
Why Is It So Hard to Start?
How to Start?
Congratulations, You've Started!
Resources
Appendix: Qualitative Computing Tutorials: Lyn Richards
References
Author Index
Subject Index
by "Nielsen BookData"