Readme first for a user's guide to qualitative methods

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Readme first for a user's guide to qualitative methods

Lyn Richards, Janice M. Morse

Sage, c2013

3rd ed

  • : pbk

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 287-294) and indexes

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The Third Edition of this popular text offers those new to qualitative inquiry a clear and practical guide to the reasons for doing qualitative research, matching questions to appropriate methods, and the tasks necessary for getting started. In their direct and friendly style, Lyn Richards and Janice M. Morse help researchers reflect on why they are working qualitatively and how to choose an appropriate method, and then approach confidently the tasks of research design, data making, coding, analyzing, and, finally, writing up results. "This text offers current thinking in the field. The authors are well-established qualitative researchers and have pulled off a great text for the beginning researcher." - Matthew A. Eichler, Texas State University-San Marcos "The key strength of this text is the discussion and presentation of how to think about qualitative research. This is the only text that discusses the process of thinking before doing at any stage of the research project, from the general idea to the writing up and submitting for publication." - Ruth Segal, Seton Hall University "The text is very clear and well organized, and accessible for new students. In comparison to many other introductory texts, it really brings to the fore the need for theoretical and methodological coherence." - Irina L. G. Todorova, Northeastern University

Table of Contents

Preface About the Authors 1. Why Readme First? Part I. Thinking Research 2. The Integrity of Qualitative Research 3. Choosing a Method 4. Qualitative Research Design Part II. Inside Analysis 5. Making Data 6. Coding 7. Abstracting 8. From Method to Analysis: Revisiting Methodological Congruence Part III. Getting It Right 9. On Getting It Right and Knowing if It's Wrong 10. Writing It Up Part IV. Beginning Your Project 11. Groundwork for Beginning Your Project 12. Getting Started Appendix 1. Qualitative Software: Where to Go Next Appendix 2. Applying for Funding References Author Index Subject Index

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