Full Description
Written by scholars from three generations of qualitative methodologists, Qualitative Research Design and Methods: An Introduction situates qualitative research within the history of the field and integrates this history within discussions of specific research designs. This novel approach allows readers to come to know the genealogy of the field and how previous generations of scholars have informed what we know today as qualitative research. The text reflects these more traditional as well as emerging qualitative research approaches, providing a theoretically grounded approach to designing and implementing qualitative research studies. While some introductory research texts focus on the specific methods of qualitative research with little attention to the role of theory, this book forefronts theory in qualitative research. The authors speak to students new to qualitative research with clear discussions of theory and theoretical concepts and how those notions must be considered throughout all aspects of research design, implementation, and representation of findings. Each chapter integrates discussion of theory. In addition, the book highlights the role of ethics in the same way with a chapter at the beginning as well as discussions of ethics threaded throughout each of the design chapters.
Qualitative Research Design and Methods is THE introductory textbook for students taking introductory masters and doctoral courses in qualitative research. Instructors in those classes will appreciate the straightforward language and concepts provided by the authors.
Perfect for courses such as: Introduction to Qualitative Research and Qualitative Research Design
Contents
List of Figures, Tables and TextBoxes
Acknowledgments
Preface
Part I: Getting Started With Theory andDesign
Chapter One: IntroducingQualitative Research
Chapter Two: Ethics and QualitativeResearch
Chapter Three: The Role of Theoryin Designing Qualitative Research
Chapter Four: Designing QualitativeResearch
Part II: Generating Data by Talking,Observing, and Examining
Chapter Five: Designing StudiesThat Use Interviews
Chapter Six: ParticipantObservation, Ethnography and Ethnographic Designs
Chapter Seven: Designing StudiesThat Use Documents and Archives
Part III: Putting It All Together: Designingand Ensuring Quality Studies
Chapter Eight: Designing andImplementing Narrative Studies
Chapter Nine: DesigningAutoethnography
Chapter Ten: Designing StudiesUsing Arts-based Methods
Chapter Eleven: Designing QualityStudies
Appendix: Examples of DissertationDesigns
About the Authors
Index
