Crafting Qualitative Research

Author : Pushkala Prasad
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2017-06-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317502913

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Crafting Qualitative Research by Pushkala Prasad Pdf

This book provides an overview of qualitative research models and their applications in organization and management studies. Focusing on the philosophical underpinnings and practical implications of diverse qualitative methods, this comprehensive text offers a guided tour of the options available to qualitative researchers, highlighting aspects of research design, execution, and analysis in each tradition. In clear, readable prose, the author offers insight into the ambiguities, tensions, and interconnections of diverse qualitative research traditions without resorting to oversimplification. The book’s four main sections include examples and applications specifically designed for the field of management. Each chapter is devoted to a specific methodology, describing techniques and applications as well as current controversies and emerging issues. Summary boxes and practical examples will help the reader to navigate this terrain and generate research that is both relevant and of high scholarly quality. With its detailed and easy-to-understand coverage, this will be the text of choice for students working with qualitative methods in organization studies, consumer research, public administration, information systems, and media and communication studies. Instructors teaching qualitative approaches in a research methods course and researchers wanting to acquaint themselves with non-positivist traditions will also find this a useful resource.

Author : Pushkala Prasad
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2015-02-24
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317473695

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Crafting Qualitative Research: Working in the Postpositivist Traditions by Pushkala Prasad Pdf

Courses in management research have traditionally focused on quantitative techniques, and no available text adequately covers the many different perspectives within the qualitative model or shows which qualitative techniques work best in different settings. "Crafting Qualitative Research" fills this need. In clear and readable prose, this comprehensive text offers a detailed guide to the rich diversity of qualitative research traditions, with examples and applications specifically designed for the field of management. Each of the book's four main sections includes a descriptive "tree" diagram that lays out the historical origins of that section's traditions. Each chapter is devoted to a specific methodology and includes historical origins and development; techniques and applications; current controversies and emerging issues; and a summary box highlighting that method's utility. With its detailed and easy-to-understand coverage, this will be the text of choice for any instructor who wants to include the qualitative approach in a research methods course, as well as a useful resource for anyone doing research in the post-positivist traditions.

Author : Sarah J. Tracy
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2012-11-05
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781118378588

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Qualitative Research Methods by Sarah J. Tracy Pdf

Qualitative Research Methods is a comprehensive, all-inclusive resource for the theory and practice of qualitative/ethnographic research methodology. Serves as a “how-to” guide for qualitative/ethnographic research, detailing how to design a project, conduct interviews and focus groups, interpret and analyze data, and represent it in a compelling manner Demonstrates how qualitative data can be systematically utilized to address pressing personal, organizational, and social problems Written in an engaging style, with in-depth examples from the author’s own practice Comprehensive companion website includes sample syllabi, lesson plans, a list of helpful website links, test bank and exam review materials, and exercises and worksheets, available upon publication at www.wiley.com/go/tracy

Author : Steven W. Kleinknecht,Lisa-Jo K. van den Scott,Carrie B. Sanders
Publisher : Canadian Scholars
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2018-12-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781773380971

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The Craft of Qualitative Research by Steven W. Kleinknecht,Lisa-Jo K. van den Scott,Carrie B. Sanders Pdf

The Craft of Qualitative Research is a consultative handbook that offers students a superb introduction to the practice of conducting qualitative research. Kleinknecht, van den Scott, and Sanders bring together a rich collection of perspectives, ideas, and experiences from scholars and professionals who span all stages of the academic career, from graduate students to emeritus professors. Highly accessible and practical, this text equips readers with the tools necessary to manage and overcome obstacles, biases, and power dynamics while researching in the field. Over the course of ten sections, every stage of the qualitative research process is explored, including planning, reflecting on ethical considerations, gaining entry to the field, collecting and analyzing data, leaving the field, and disseminating findings. Representing a diversity of academic disciplines, the fifty-five contributors share their knowledge gained and challenges encountered on the ground, providing a behind-the-scenes look at the reality of doing fieldwork. Filled with sound advice, engaging stories, and active learning exercises, this edited collection will help develop the skills and confidence needed to conduct qualitative research, making it the perfect resource for students in the social sciences, particularly sociology, anthropology, criminology, health studies, and social work.

Author : Mark D. Vagle
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2016-06-16
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781315431437

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Crafting Phenomenological Research by Mark D. Vagle Pdf

This is an accessible, concise introduction to phenomenological research in education and social sciences. Mark Vagle outlines the key principles for conducting this research from leading contemporary practitioners, such as van Manen, Giorgi, and Dahlberg. He builds on their work by introducing his post-intentional phenomenology, which incorporates elements of post-structural thinking into traditional methods. Vagle provides readers with methodological tools to build their own phenomenological study, addressing such issues as data gathering, validity, and writing. Replete with exercises for students, case studies, resources for further research, and examples of completed phenomenological studies, this brief book affords the instructor an easy entrée into introducing phenomenology into courses on qualitative research, social theory, or educational research.

Author : Mitchell Allen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2016-07-01
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781315429274

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Essentials of Publishing Qualitative Research by Mitchell Allen Pdf

Getting a qualitative article or book published involves more than simply doing the research, writing it up, and sending it off. You also need to know how to navigate the social relations of presenting your work to the journal editor or book publisher—and how to craft your message to them—if you want to be successful. Written by a highly-respected publisher of qualitative research, this brief, practical resource shows you how to identify the right home for your work. It also guides you through the publications process-- from crafting the abstract to writing, production, and marketing--once you’ve found the best publisher. The author -demystifies what publishers and journal editors do, how they make their decisions on qualitative articles, research studies, and methods books;-discusses edited books, how to publish from your dissertation, and when to consider open access and electronic publications; and-includes case studies, appendixes, forms, and resources to help the aspiring academic.

Author : Pushkala Prasad
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:968940248

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Crafting Qualitative Research by Pushkala Prasad Pdf

Author : C. Smart,J. Hockey,A. James
Publisher : Springer
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2014-09-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781137287342

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The Craft of Knowledge by C. Smart,J. Hockey,A. James Pdf

This book is a contribution to contemporary debates on social research with a unique focus on the relationship between methods and the crafting of knowledge. Nine experienced researchers from different disciplines have come together to explore what really matters to them in the process of doing qualitative research.

Author : Robert K. Yin
Publisher : Guilford Press
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-26
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781606239780

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Qualitative Research from Start to Finish, First Edition by Robert K. Yin Pdf

This lively, practical text presents a fresh and comprehensive approach to doing qualitative research. The book offers a unique balance of theory and clear-cut choices for customizing every phase of a qualitative study. A scholarly mix of classic and contemporary studies from multiple disciplines provides compelling, field-based examples of the full range of qualitative approaches. Readers learn about adaptive ways of designing studies, collecting data, analyzing data, and reporting findings. Key aspects of the researcher's craft are addressed, such as fieldwork options, the five phases of data analysis (with and without using computer-based software), and how to incorporate the researcher's “declarative” and “reflective” selves into a final report. Ideal for graduate-level courses, the text includes:* Discussions of ethnography, grounded theory, phenomenology, feminist research, and other approaches.* Instructions for creating a study bank to get a new study started.* End-of-chapter exercises and a semester-long, field-based project.* Quick study boxes, research vignettes, sample studies, and a glossary.* Previews for sections within chapters, and chapter recaps.* Discussion of the place of qualitative research among other social science methods, including mixed methods research.

Author : Bren Neale
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781526455154

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The Craft of Qualitative Longitudinal Research by Bren Neale Pdf

Brimming with life maps, life history calendars, and extracts from transcripts and diaries, this book illustrates by example the unique principles, challenges, and applications of qualitative longitudinal research. Synthesizing current literature on qualitative longitudinal research, it brings together sociological theory and empirically driven longitudinal studies while also highlighting a range of possible research approaches. With a consistent balance of conceptual discussions with hands-on advice, it provides readers with the foundation to adapt lessons-learned from other researchers to fit their own qualitative longitudinal studies. Supported by research tools such as conceptual road maps, short data extracts, consent forms, and other data organization tools, this book provides everything postgraduate researchers need to transition from the classroom to the field.

Author : Jens Rennstam
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9144127057

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Analyze! - Crafting Your Data in Qualitative Research by Jens Rennstam Pdf

Author : Kerry E Howell
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2012-11-13
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781446271629

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An Introduction to the Philosophy of Methodology by Kerry E Howell Pdf

This book provides students with a concise introduction to the philosophy of methodology. The book stands apart from existing methodology texts by clarifying in a student-friendly and engaging way distinctions between philosophical positions, paradigms of inquiry, methodology and methods. Building an understanding of the relationships and distinctions between philosophical positions and paradigms is an essential part of the research process and integral to deploying the methodology and methods best suited for a research project, thesis or dissertation. Aided throughout by definition boxes, examples and exercises for students, the book covers topics such as: - Positivism and Post-positivism - Phenomenology - Critical Theory - Constructivism and Participatory Paradigms - Post-Modernism and Post-Structuralism - Ethnography - Grounded Theory - Hermeneutics - Foucault and Discourse This text is aimed at final-year undergraduates and post-graduate research students. For more experienced researchers developing mixed methodological approaches, it can provide a greater understanding of underlying issues relating to unfamiliar techniques.

Author : Áine Humble,Elise Radina
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2018-12-07
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781351695473

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How Qualitative Data Analysis Happens by Áine Humble,Elise Radina Pdf

Winner of the 2020 Anselm Strauss Award for Qualitative Family Research, National Council on Family Relations. How is qualitative data actually collected, analyzed, and accomplished? Real stories of How Qualitative Data Analysis Occurs: Moving Beyond "Themes Emerged" offers an in-depth look into how qualitative social science researchers studying family issues and dynamics approach their data analyses. It moves beyond the usual vague statement of "themes emerged from the data" to show readers how researchers actively and consciously arrive at their themes and conclusions, revealing the complexity and time involved in making sense of thousands of pages of interview data, multiple data sources, and diverse types of data. How Qualitative Data Analysis Occurs focuses on a diversity of topics in family research across the life course. The various authors provide detailed narratives into how they analyzed their data from previous publications, and what methodologies they used, ranging from arts-based research, autoethnography, community-based participatory research, ethnography, grounded theory, to narrative analysis. Supplemental figures, images, and screenshots which are referred to in the chapters, are included in an accompanying eResource, as well as links to the previously published work on which the chapters are based. This book is an invaluable resource for experienced and novice qualitative researchers throughout the social sciences.

Author : Janet Z. Giele,Glen H. Elder
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1998-03-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781452251073

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Methods of Life Course Research by Janet Z. Giele,Glen H. Elder Pdf

What are the most effective methods for doing life-course research? In this volume, the field's founders and leaders answer this question, giving readers tips on: the art and method of the appropriate research design; the collection of life-history data; and the search for meaningful patterns to be found in the results.

Author : Raji Swaminathan,Thalia M. Mulvihill
Publisher : Guilford Publications
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2018-10-04
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781462536719

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Teaching Qualitative Research by Raji Swaminathan,Thalia M. Mulvihill Pdf

This timely resource provides a framework for teaching students how to think qualitatively and become more critical and reflexive researchers. Presented are a wealth of pedagogical tools that instructors across the disciplines can tailor to their own needs, including thought-provoking discussion questions, group work exercises, and field activities. The authors discuss issues and choices in course design, including approaches to assessment and grading, and share sample syllabi for both online and face-to-face course formats. Exploring the complexities and debates that surround teaching qualitative research, the book argues for a holistic model of preparing novice researchers. It demonstrates effective ways to engage students in the qualitative inquiry process from start to finish--from understanding positionality and crafting a research problem to writing up findings for different audiences.