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README FIRST for a User's Guide to Qualitative Methods
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README FIRST for a User's Guide to Qualitative Methods

Third Edition
June 2012 | 336 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
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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, the fit of questions to methods, and the tasks of getting started. In their direct and friendly style, Lyn Richards and Janice Morse help researchers reflect on why they are working qualitatively, how to choose an appropriate method, and confidently approach research design, data making, coding, analyzing and finally writing up their results.

 
Preface
 
About the Authors
 
1. Why Readme First?
 
Part I. Thinking Research
 
2. The Integrity of Qualitative Research
 
3. Choosing a Method
 
4. Qualitative Research Design
 
Part II. Inside Analysis
 
5. Making Data
 
6. Coding
 
7. Abstracting
 
8. From Method to Analysis: Revisiting Methodological Congruence
 
Part III. Getting It Right
 
9. On Getting It Right and Knowing if It's Wrong
 
10. Writing It Up
 
Part IV. Beginning Your Project
 
11. Groundwork for Beginning Your Project
 
12. Getting Started
 
Appendix 1. Qualitative Software: Where to Go Next
 
Appendix 2. Applying for Funding
 
References
 
Author Index
 
Subject Index

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.

Dr Mary Dereshiwsky
Mathematics Statistics Dept, Northern Arizona University
September 27, 2012
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A good introduction to the theory and practice of doing qualitative research for beginners as well as more experienced practitioners

Dr Dario Pellegrini
Child and Family, Tavistock Centre
September 27, 2012
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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.

Mr Mark Shepherd
Construction & Property Management, Salford University
September 19, 2012
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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

Ms Emma Etuk
St Bart's Schl of Nursing & Midwifery, City University
July 30, 2012
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