The How To of Qualitative Research

Second Edition

Janice D. Aurini - University of Waterloo, University of Waterloo, Canada
Melanie Heath - McMaster University, Canada
Stephanie Howells - University of Guelph, Canada

Additional resources:

Courses:
Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods | Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods | Qualitative Inquiry | Qualitative Research - General Interest | Research Methods

April 2022 | 352 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd

This book will support you through each milestone of your research project with step-by-step instructions to doing qualitative research.

Whatever type of data or data collection method you use, it will help you to navigate the nuts and bolts of qualitative research, from forming your research question to effectively writing up.

Your roadmap and toolbox all in one, it helps you choose the best research tools for your project while managing any challenges you might encounter along the way. It includes:

· Guidance on putting different research designs into practice, including using technology for interviews, data management, and unobtrusive research
· Practical mapping tools, including checklists and quick tips
· Online case studies and further reading to deepen your knowledge and expand your bibliography
· Advice from experts on how to design and implement excellent qualitative research, including considerations of ethical issues.

This book is the perfect companion for social sciences students carrying out their first qualitative research project.

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Part I: Jump Starting Your Qualitative Research Project

Chapter 1: Introduction: From Why to How in Qualitative Research

What is Qualitative Research?

A pragmatic approach to qualitative research: What this book is (and is not) about

Chapter 2: How to Conceptualize Research: Getting Started and Advancing Ongoing Projects

Step One: Selecting a topic

Step Two: How to Use the Literature to Conceptualize

Step Three: Take a step back

Chapter 3: How to Design a Qualitative Project: Selecting the Right Tools for the Job

Step One: Develop Research Question(s)

Step Two: Connecting Research Question(s) to Methods

Step Three: Developing a sampling strategy

Chapter 4: Taking a Step Back: How to Build Methodological and Ethical Integrity into your Research

Step One: Feasibility and fit

Step Two: Trustworthiness

Step Three: Sample size and saturation

Step Four: Ethical considerations

Part II: The Ins and Outs of Collecting Qualitative Data

Chapter 5: How to Do Interviews: Making What People Say Matter

Step One: Types of interviews

Step Two: Method of interviewing

Step Three: Getting prepared

Step Four: Data collection tools

Step Five: Closing the deal

Step Six: Interviewing techniques

Step Seven: Transcription decisions

Step Eight: Managing interview data

Chapter 6: How to Do Focus Groups: Making the Most of Group Processes

Step One: Types of focus groups

Step Two: Group size and sample size

Step Three: Group composition

Step Four: Group dynamics

Step Five: Incentives

Step Six: Roles

Step Seven: Selecting a location

Step Eight: The discussion guide

Step Nine: Recording

Chapter 7: How to Conduct Field Research: Getting in and Getting out with High Quality Data

Step One: Types of field research

Step Two: What is the ‘field’?

Step Three: Theoretical development

Step Four: Gaining access

Step Five: You’re in, now what? Negotiating roles in the field

Step Six: Time matters: How long is enough?

Step Seven: Field notes: Data recording and organizational devices

Chapter 8: How to Use Unobtrusive Methods: The Beauty of Social, Physical and Visual Artefacts

Step One: Types of unobtrusive data

Step Two: Collecting unobtrusive data: Key considerations and tools

Part III: Analysing and Writing Up Your Research

Chapter 9: How to Do Data Analysis: The Beginner’s Guide to Coding

Step One: Getting prepared

Step Two: Pre-coding, first cycle and second cycle coding

Chapter 10: How to Write up Qualitative Research: Making Your Words Count

Step One: Writing up Qualitative Research: Style and Substance

Step Two: Presenting your data

Step Three: Tips for good writing

Step Four: Effectively responding to reviewer comments

Love the tactical advice, examples, and strategies for students to learn and do each of these methods. I appreciate the study questions and resources online, too.

Dr Jennifer Henderson

Geosciences Dept, Texas Tech University

February 1, 2023

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This is an excellent resource for anyone who is planning to undertake qualitative studies. It provides great insight from conception to finish the qualitative project.

Dr Kumaresan Cithambaram

School of Nursing & Human Sciences, Dublin City University

February 7, 2022

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