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Viewing data as the heart of qualitative research, this book
provides clear guidance on the steps involved in collecting and
managing primary & secondary data while equipping you with a
toolkit that they can apply to data in any context. In her positive
and jargon-free style, the author discusses how setting up, working
with, making sense of and presenting data can be a springboard into
learning key research skills and reflecting on methodological
issues. New to this edition: Ethical practice learning features,
such as exercises and reflective questions Thoughtful guidance on
the newer challenges in handling qualitative data, like data
security and access to online data New chapters provide clear
advice on communicating data to different audiences, and creating
impactful data visualizations Online resources that illustrate how
to work with data in real research projects; including a 'stepping
into software' space that provides practical tips and guidance on
using qualitative analysis software effectively
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
Viewing data as the heart of qualitative research, this book
provides clear guidance on the steps involved in collecting and
managing primary & secondary data while equipping you with a
toolkit that they can apply to data in any context. In her positive
and jargon-free style, the author discusses how setting up, working
with, making sense of and presenting data can be a springboard into
learning key research skills and reflecting on methodological
issues. New to this edition: Ethical practice learning features,
such as exercises and reflective questions Thoughtful guidance on
the newer challenges in handling qualitative data, like data
security and access to online data New chapters provide clear
advice on communicating data to different audiences, and creating
impactful data visualizations Online resources that illustrate how
to work with data in real research projects; including a 'stepping
into software' space that provides practical tips and guidance on
using qualitative analysis software effectively
Georgia Jensen and friend, Ellie Forsythe, find themselves
embroiled in another suspicious death when Georgia, against her
better judgment, agrees to speak at a symposium for historians. The
most Georgia expected was publicity for her one-woman retiree's
business, "Historical Research, By George," not a dead body. But
that's exactly what Ellie finds shortly after she joins Georgia on
the final day of the symposium. Hoping the death of one of the
speakers would put an end to what Georgia termed "two of the worst
days of her life," their hopes were dashed when the final day
wasn't cancelled, and the police ask that everyone involved stay on
campus until they complete their investigation. Unhappy with having
their vacation plans disrupted, Georgia and Ellie set out to 'help'
the police uncover the real motive for the rising young historian's
murder by following the victim's research trail through the 1920s.
Wading through old newspaper microfilm, books and old city
directories, they begin to realize that those efforts may not be
enough to lead them to a cold and calculating murderer. The reason
may lie in the past of one of others involved in the gathering of
illustrious academicians, some of whom aren't exactly what they
seem to be and something much more difficult to research. The
deeper they dig, the more muddied the situation becomes. And their
efforts may lead to naught. Unbeknownst to them, a killer is
watching and waiting, prepared to put an end to their meddling if
need be. As they move closer to the truth, the killer might just
manage to do away with the problem of Georgia and her research,
especially if Ellie doesn't find Georgia's note in time
Raising as well as setting the standards for the field, Using NVivo in Qualitative Research is a significant development in qualitative computing. It providing an overview of what qualitative computing software can do, as well as emphasizing why the researcher would be using these methods and approaches. Author Lyn Richards uses clear language and examples and provides a CD-ROM with a demonstration version of the software. This version can be used with detailed tutorials or to view and explore the your own data and project. Researchers and students can use the book with the tutorials exploring the potential of qualitative computing and learning NVivo software. Supervisors, research participants, or clients can use the book as well, understanding the software and exploring and reviewing a project as it develops. From getting started to getting it all together, Using NVivo in Qualitative Research offers invaluable practical advice with each section starting with an overview and including tips on designing, starting, and managing your project. Key strengths: Written by a leading international authority on qualitative methods covers the methods and approaches that the software supports, as well as what the software can do Textbook features are clearly presented, with excellent summaries and tips Includes full working NVivo software demonstration on CD-ROM, with tutorials in the demonstration (NVivo is the latest software from QSR?the developer's of NUD.IST, the leading qualitative computing software) Includes a demonstration CD-ROM of QSR's NVivo software.
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