Description
Book SynopsisViewing 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
Trade ReviewThis book provides helpful tips and easy-to-follow guidelines for carrying out rigorous qualitative data-collection and analyses. Lyn Richards’ straight to the point explanations of various techniques and methodological procedures can help novice students and seasoned researchers conduct systematic qualitative research. -- Rudy Leyva
Strengthening an already impressive publication, Richards has produced an excellent addition to the literature on qualitative research. The signposting of additional resources within the text allows readers to further hone their analytical skills. Written in an accessible format, I would recommend this to both experienced researchers and those beginning their research journey.
-- Lyndsey Harris
Table of ContentsPart 1 Setting up Chapter 1 Setting up your project Chapter 2 Qualitative data Chapter 3 Data records Part 11 Working with the data Chapter 4 Up from the data Chapter 5 Coding Chapter 6 Handling Ideas Part III Making sense of your data Chapter 7 What are you aiming for? Chapter 8 Searching the data Chapter 9 Seeing a whole Part IV Telling your project Chapter 10 Getting it together Chapter 11 Writing the project report Chapter 12 Telling it
