Doing Qualitative Research: A Comprehensive Guide

The Indispensable, Bestselling Qualitative Textbook isáNow Chock-Full of Examples and Pedagogy for theáAmerican Market!David SilvermanÆs seminal Doing Qualitative Research, originally written primarily for the European market, has been completely revised and adapted foráU.S.ástudentsáwith the help of Amir Marvasti of Penn State Altoona. It contains interdisciplinary and real-world examples and student diaries that speak to those readers undertaking new research projects and qualitative dissertations in the U.S.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 ôoriginalityö and narrowing down a topicProvides a thorough review of the major methods in qualitative research and data analysis techniques specific to each methodPresents End-of-Chapter Narratives accounts of current or former graduate studentsÆ 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 readersÆ 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 sciencesùincluding those in sociology, education, communications, anthropology, and health departments. INDICE: PrefacePart One: INTRODUCTIONHow to Use This BookWhat You Can (and Can't) Do with Qualitative ResearchThe Research ExperienceThe Research Experience IIWhat Counts as 'Originality'?Part Two: STARTING OUTSelecting a TopicUsing TheoriesChoosing a MethodologySelecting a CaseWriting a Research ProposalPart Three: ANALYZING YOUR DATABeginning Data AnalysisDeveloping Data AnalysisUsing Computers to Analyze Qualitative DataQuality in Qualitative ResearchEvaluating Qualitative ResearchPart Four: KEEPING IN TOUCHKeeping a RecordRelations in the FieldWorking with Your Chair/MentorGetting FeedbackPart Five: WRITING UPThe First Few PagesThe Literature Review ChapterThe Methodology ChapterWriting Your Data ChaptersThe Final ChapterPart Six: THE PhD EXAMINATIONSurviving PhD ExamsPart Seven: REVIEWEffective Qualitative ResearchPart Eight: THE AFTERMATHGetting PublishedAudiencesFinding a JobAppendix: Simplified Transcription SymbolsGlossaryReferencesAuthor IndexSubject Index

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