Full Description
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.
Contents
Part 1: Considering perspectives
1. Qualitative research
2. A brief history of philosophical perspectives
3. Research choices and lenses
Part 2: Acknowledging a position
4. Philosophical stance
5. Personal stance, positionality and reflexivity
Part 3: Framing the study
6. The 'who' or 'what' of study
7. Research questions
8. Literature review
9. Theoretical and conceptual frameworks
Part 4: Choosing a research approach
10. Case study
11. Pragmatic qualitative research
12. Grounded theory
13. Ethnography
14. Phenomenology
15. Narrative approaches
16. Action research
17. Collaborative approaches
18. Evaluation
19. Art-based approaches
Part 5: Collecting data
20. Time, place and participants
21. Ethics and ethical approval
22. Fieldwork
23. Interviews
24. Focus groups
25. Observation
26. Documents
Part 6: Working with data and findings
27. Data handling and coding
28. Data analysis
29. Data Interpretation
30. Quality
Part 7: Writing about the research
31. Researcher voice
32. The research report
33. Writing strategies and writing for publication
