README FIRST for a User's Guide to Qualitative Methods
- Lyn Richards
- Janice M. Morse - University of Utah, USA
The Third Edition of this popular text offers those new to qualitative inquiry a clear and practical guide to the reasons for doing qualitative research, matching questions to appropriate methods, and the tasks necessary for getting started. In their direct and friendly style, Lyn Richards and Janice M. Morse help researchers reflect on why they are working qualitatively and how to choose an appropriate method, and then approach confidently the tasks of research design, data making, coding, analyzing, and, finally, writing up results.
"This text offers current thinking in the field. The authors are well-established qualitative researchers and have pulled off a great text for the beginning researcher." - Matthew A. Eichler,
Texas State University–San Marcos
"The key strength of this text is the discussion and presentation of how to think about qualitative research. This is the only text that discusses the process of thinking before doing at any stage of the research project, from the general idea to the writing up and submitting for publication." - Ruth Segal, Seton Hall University
"The text is very clear and well organized, and accessible for new students. In comparison to many other introductory texts, it really brings to the fore the need for theoretical and methodological coherence." - Irina L. G. Todorova, Northeastern University
Met Lyn Richards and heard her present at a qualitative research conference. Have adopted for my next offering of EDR 725 Qualitative Research at Northern Arizona University.
A good introduction to the theory and practice of doing qualitative research for beginners as well as more experienced practitioners
A very useful initial guide to qualitative research paying particular attention to reflection on the broader methodological issues before embarking on a very good exploration of specific methods. Equally suitable for undergraduates and new postgraduate researchers.
This book provides good materials in qualitative research for students. It addresses the importance of working qualitatively and assesses the the mixed method designs as a way of achieving more comprehensive and broader results
