Doing Qualitative Research (PDF)

Synopsis

Written in a lively, accessible style, Doing Qualitative Research, 3rd Edition, provides a step-by-step guide to all the questions students ask when beginning their first research project. Silverman demonstrates how to learn the craft of qualitative research by applying knowledge about different methods to actual data. He provides practical advice on key issues such as: defining 'originality' and narrowing down a topic; keeping a research diary and writing a research report;and presenting research to different audiences. Doing Qualitative Research, 3rd Edition, is substantially updated and revised. Among its new, attractive features are: problem-based format, making extensive use of statements and queries by recent research students two new chapters on data-gathering and ethical issues in student research material relevant for both Masters and PhD students examples from many social science disciplines and from Asia, Africa, the United States and Europe detailed discussion of different analytical models used in research additional material on the treatment of visual data an updated chapter on computer-aided qualitative data analysis boxed tips and links to websites throughout the text an expanded index and glossary a companion website which includes further readings and exercises Each stage in the research process is grounded in worked examples based on the experiences of real students, with exercises designed both to test readers' knowledge and to encourage the development of practical skills.nbsp;

Copyright:

2010

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9781848600348

Related ISBNs:

9781848600348

Publisher:

SAGE Publishing

Date of Addition:

05/12/16

Copyrighted By:

David Silverman

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Mathematics and Statistics

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

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This is a copyrighted book.