Product Overview
As a novice researcher and doctoral student myself, I found this text basic, resourceful, and encouraging. I now feel that my research journey has been segmented into individual steps that are both manageable and practical.
NACADA (National ACademic ADvising Association)
Chock-full of useful pedagogy, Doing Qualitative Research contains interdisciplinary and real-world examples and student diaries that speak to those readers undertaking new research projects and qualitative dissertations.
Key Features
- Offers a thorough review of the major methods in qualitative research and data analysis techniques specific to each method
- Gives practical advice on key issues, such as defining originality and narrowing down a topic
- Presents end-of-chapter accounts of current or former graduate students experiences with the topics covered in the respective chapters
- Contains web-based exercises designed to help students and their instructors incorporate web-based learning in their courses
- Includes exercises to test readers knowledge and to encourage the development of relevant skills
Intended Audience
This lively, accessible textbook is ideal for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in the social sciencesincluding those in sociology, education, communications, anthropology, and health departments.
