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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Year: 2,008
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Edition: 2nd
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Pages: 572
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Pages In File: 286
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Language: English
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Topic: 137
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Issue: до 2011-01
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Identifier: 1412926394,9781412926393
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Ddc: 301
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Lcc: H62 .S472 2008
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