Qualitative Inquiry in Clinical and Educational Settings

This highly readable text demystifies the qualitative research process-�and helps readers conceptualize their own studies-�by organizing the different research paradigms and traditions into coherent clusters. Real-world examples and firsthand perspectives illustrate the research process; instructive exercises and activities build on each other so readers can develop their own proposals or reports as they work through the book. Provided are strategies for selecting a research topic, entering and exiting sites, and navigating the complexities of ethical issues and the researcher’s role. Readers learn how to use a range of data collection methods-�including observational strategies, interviewing, focus groups, e-mail and chat rooms, and arts-based media-�and to manage, analyze, and report the resulting data.Useful pedagogical features include:*In-class and field activities to apply qualitative concepts.*Discussion questions, proposal development exercises, and reflexive journal activities.*Exemplary qualitative studies and two sample proposals.*Cautionary notes, or “Wild Cards,” about possible research pitfalls.*Tables that summarize concepts and present helpful tips.Book detailsPublisher:The Guilford Press; 1 edition (July 21, 2011)Language:EnglishISBN-10:1609182456ISBN-13:978-1609182458