Doing Qualitative Research in Education Settings, Second Edition

Doing Qualitative Research in Education Settings, Second Edition is a methods book that speaks directly to qualitative researchers in the field of education, providing a step-by-step guide to the development of a research project. Written in accessible language, the book emphasizes learning how to do qualitative work. Specific examples from real studies, using real data and demonstrating real analyses, are provided throughout. The book is designed to guide doctoral candidates through the dissertation process, from unpacking assumptions and identifying research questions, through project design, data collection and analysis, to writing the final draft. Recommendations for publishing qualitative work are included.New to the second edition are a comprehensive updating of citations and references, new sections addressing the impact of computer-mediated communication (especially as related to data collection and analysis), an overview of the recent history of qualitative research, and an overall refresh that acknowledges the many changes that have occurred in society and academe since the original publication.

Preface to the Revised EditionPreface to the First Edition1. DECIDING TO DO A QUALITATIVE STUDYFoundationsCharacteristicsResearch Paradigms Kinds of Qualitative Research Criteria for Deciding to Do a Qualitative Study 2. DESIGNING QUALITATIVE STUDIES Design Elements Institutional Review Ethics Criteria for Assessing Design Adequacy 3. COLLECTING QUALITATIVE DATA Observing Interviewing Collecting Unobtrusive Data Collecting Other Types of Data Criteria for Assessing Data Collection Adequacy 4. ANALYZING QUALITATIVE DATA Doing Qualitative Data Analysis Typological Analysis Inductive Analysis Interpretive Analysis Political Analysis Polyvocal Analysis Computer-Assisted Analysis Criteria for Assessing Data Analysis Adequacy 5. REPORTING QUALITATIVE RESEARCH Writing Processes Dissertation Issues Writing Up Findings from Data Analysis Tips for Publishing Qualitative Research Criteria for Assessing the Adequacy of Qualitative Reports Appendixes References Name Index Subject Index