Qualitative research : analyzing life
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Qualitative research : analyzing life
SAGE, c2018
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 423-430) and index
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Description
This innovative text explores qualitative research through a unique analytic lens and elaborates on methods in each chapter, showing that analysis is - in its broadest sense - a process undertaken throughout the entire research experience. Renowned authors Johnny Saldana and Matt Omasta prepare readers to work strategically with their empirical materials in their own fieldwork.
Table of Contents
List of Displays
Preface
The Organization and Through-Line of the Book
The Coauthors' Approach
To the Instructor
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
PART I-ANALYZING QUALITATIVE DATA
Chapter 1-Introduction: Analyzing Life
Introduction
Developing Fundamental Qualitative Analytic Skills
On Qualitative Data Analysis-and Life
Closure and Transition
Resources for an Introduction to Qualitative Analysis
Analytic Exercises
Sample Data for Analysis
Chapter 2-Analyzing Field Sites
Introduction
On Culture
Observation Settings
The Observer's Frames
Field Notes
Technical Matters of Fieldwork and Field Notes
Analyzing Observations of Social Life
Closure and Transition
Resources for Participant Observation
Analytic Exercises for Participant Observation
Sample Field Notes for Analysis
Chapter 3-Analyzing Documents, Artifacts, and Visual Materials
Introduction
On Values, Attitudes, and Beliefs
Analyzing Manifest and Latent Contents
The Materials and Meanings of Human Production
Analyzing Documents
Analyzing Artifacts
Analyzing Visual Materials
The Routines, Rituals, Rules, Roles, and Relationships in Documents, Artifacts, and Visual Materials
Closure and Transition
Resources for Analyzing Documents, Artifacts, and Visual Materials
Analytic Exercises for Documents, Artifacts, and Visual Materials
Sample Photograph
Chapter 4-Analyzing Interviews: Preparing, Conducting, and Transcribing
Introduction
Types of Interviews
Participant Selection
Interview Preparation, Scheduling, and Arrangements
Asking Questions
Transcribing
Closure and Transition
Analytic Exercises for Interviewing
Chapter 5-Analyzing Interviews: Condensing and Coding
Introduction
Interview Condensation
Analyzing Interviews Through Codes and Coding
Closure and Transition
Resources for Interviewing
Analytic Exercises for Interviewing
Sample Interview Transcript
PART II-ANALYZING THE FRAMEWORK
Chapter 6-Analyzing Qualitative Methodologies
Introduction
Theoretical Premises of Qualitative Research
A Rationale for Qualitative Research
Selected Methodologies of Qualitative Research and Analysis
Mixed Methods
On Genres
Closure and Transition
Resources for Analyzing Qualitative Research Methodologies
Analytic Exercises for Qualitative Research Methodologies
Appendix Readings
Chapter 7-Analyzing Qualitative Research Design
Introduction
Researching and Analyzing the Topic
Analyzing the Literature
Research Questions
Site Selection
Participant Selection
Data Collection Methods
Data Analysis Methods
Presentation Modes
Timeline Design
Conceptual Frameworks
Closure and Transition
Resources for Analyzing Qualitative Research Design
Analytic Exercises for Qualitative Research Design
Outline for a Qualitative Research Proposal
Chapter 8-Analyzing Research Ethics
Introduction
The Rules of Research
Institutional Review Boards
Researcher and Participant Relationships
Analyzing Ethical Ambiguity
Closure and Transition
Resources for Research Ethics
Analytic Exercises for Research Ethics
PART III-ANALYTIC ASSEMBLAGE
Chapter 9-Analytic Synthesis: Condensing, Patterning, and Unifying
Introduction
On Synthesis
Condensing Large Amounts of Data
Patterning Textual and Visual Materials
Unifying Seemingly Different Things
Closure and Transition
Analytic Exercises for Analytic Synthesis
Chapter 10-Analytic Synthesis: Understanding, Interpreting, and Theorizing
Introduction
Understanding Social Processes of Human Action, Reaction, and Interaction
Interpreting the Routines, Rituals, Rules, Roles, and Relationships of Social Life
Theorizing
CAQDAS
On Credibility and Trustworthiness
Closure and Transition
Resources for Analytic Synthesis
Analytic Exercises for Analytic Synthesis
Sample Data for Analytic Synthesis
Chapter 11-Analytic Write-Ups
Introduction
Stylistic Approaches to Research Writing
On Writing About the Major Elements of a Study
Journal Article Submission and Publication
Closure and Transition
Resources for Analytic Write-Ups
Analytic Exercises for Write-Ups
Sample Abstracts for Analysis
Chapter 12-Analytic Presentations
Introduction
Paper Presentations
Poster Presentations
Dramatic/Staged Readings
Presenting Data Effectively
Professional Networking
Closure and Transition
Resources for Presenting Qualitative Research
Analytic Exercises for Presentations
Chapter 13-Closure: Leading an Analytic Life
Introduction
Learning More About Qualitative Research
On Professional Development
Analysis as a Lens, Filter, and Angle on Life
Closure
Resources for Leading an Analytic Life
Analytic Exercises for Leading an Analytic Life
Appendix-Three Representative Articles in Qualitative Research
Introduction
"On the Bus With Vonnie Lee: Explorations in Life History and Metaphor"
Discussion Topics and Activities for "On the Bus With Vonnie Lee"
"Nightmares, Demons, and Slaves: Exploring the Painful Metaphors of Workplace Bullying"
Discussion Topics and Activities for "Nightmares, Demons, and Slaves"
"'They Think Minority Means Lesser Than': Black Middle-Class Sons and Fathers Resisting Microaggressions in the School"
Discussion Topics and Activities for "They Think Minority Means Lesser Than"
Glossary
References
Index
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