Doing Qualitative Research: A Comprehensive Guide

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"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 methodGives practical advice on key issues, such as defining “originality” and narrowing down a topicPresents end-of-chapter accounts of current or former graduate students’ experiences with the topics covered in the respective chaptersContains web-based exercises designed to help students and their instructors incorporate web-based learning in their coursesIncludes exercises to test readers’ knowledge and to encourage the development of relevant skillsIntended AudienceThis lively, accessible textbook is ideal for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in the social sciences-including those in sociology, education, communications, anthropology, and health departments.

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E-Book Information

• Year: 2,008

• Edition: 2nd

• Pages: 572

• Pages In File: 286

• Language: English

• Topic: 137

• Issue: до 2011-01

• Identifier: 1412926394,9781412926393

• Ddc: 301

• Lcc: H62 .S472 2008

• Org File Size: 69,192,756

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