Researcher Reflections

Abstract

This book provides a one-stop resource for all those approaching qualitative research and those revisiting core concepts and issues. It presents a comprehensive overview of this rapidly developing field of inquiry, cleverly combined with practical, hands-on advice on how to conduct a successful qualitative study. The authors break through difficult terminology to guide readers through the choices they will face during research design, implementation, and beyond. Each chapter is then brought to life by an array of relevant, real-life examples from expert researchers around the globe. A dedicated companion website offers a whole host of additional teaching and learning resources, including additional chapters on publishing qualitative research, sample lesson plans and activities, further case studies, and much more. From the foundations of the subject through to its application in practice, this book is an indispensable companion for qualitative researchers worldwide. pt. 1. Considering perspectives. 1. Qualitative research ; 2. A brief history of philosophical perspectives ; 3. Research choices and lenses -- pt. 2. Acknowledging a position. 4. Philosophical stance ; 5. Personal stance, positionality and reflexivity -- pt. 3. Framing the study. 6. The 'who' or 'what' of study ; 7. Research questions ; 8. Literature review ; 9. Theoretical and conceptual frameworks -- pt. 4. Choosing a research approach. 10. Case study ; 11. Pragmatic qualitative research ; 12. Grounded theory ; 13. Ethnography ; 14. Phenomenology ; 15. Narrative approaches ; 16. Action research ; 17. Collaborative approaches ; 18. Evaluation ; 19. Arts-based approaches -- pt. 5. Collecting data. 20. Time, place and participants ; 21. Ethics and ethical approval ; 22. Fieldwork ; 23. Interviews ; 24. Focus group interviews ; 25. Observation ; 26. Documents -- pt. 6. Working with data and findings. 27. Data handling and coding ; 28. Data analysis ; 29. Data interpretation ; 30. Quality -- pt. 7. Writing about the research ; 31. Researcher voice ; 32. The research report.