Description
Book SynopsisQualitative Research: Analyzing Life, Second Edition presents a fresh approach to teaching and learning qualitative methods for social inquiry—one that focuses on analysis from the very beginning of the text. By exploring qualitative research through a unique analytic lens, then cumulatively elaborating on methods in each successive chapter, this innovative work cultivates a skill set and literacy base that prepares readers to work strategically with empirical materials in their own fieldwork. Johnny Saldaña and Matt Omasta combine clear, accessible writing and analytic insight to show that analysis, in its broadest sense, is a process undertaken throughout the entire research experience. The Second Edition provides a number of updates including more on digital materials and methods, including sentiment analysis of social media data, and ethics in social media research.
Resources for instructors and students are available on a website to accompany the book.
Table of ContentsList of Displays Preface The Organization and Through-Line of the Book The Coauthors’ Approach To the Instructor Acknowledgments About the Authors Part I. Analyzing Qualitative Data Chapter 1. Introduction: Analyzing Life Learning Objectives Introduction Developing Fundamental Qualitative Analytic Skills On Qualitative Data Analysis—and Life Closure and Transition Resources for an Introduction to Qualitative Analysis Analytic Exercises Sample Data for Analysis Chapter 2. Analyzing Field Sites Learning Objectives Introduction On Culture Observation Settings The Observer’s Frames Field Notes Technical Matters of Fieldwork and Field Notes Analyzing Observations of Social Life Closure and Transition Resources for Participant Observation Analytic Exercises for Participant Observation Sample Field Notes for Analysis Chapter 3. Analyzing Documents, Artifacts, Visual Images, and Digital Materials Learning Objectives Introduction On Values, Attitudes, and Beliefs Analyzing Manifest and Latent Contents The Materials and Meanings of Human Production Analyzing Documents Analyzing Artifacts Analyzing Visual Images Analyzing Digital Materials The Routines, Rituals, Rules, Roles, and Relationships in Documents, Artifacts, Visual Images, and Digital Materials Closure and Transition Resources for Analyzing Documents, Artifacts, Visual Images, and Digital Materials Analytic Exercises for Documents, Artifacts, Visual Images, and Digital Materials Sample Photograph Chapter 4. Analyzing Interviews: Preparing, Conducting, and Transcribing Learning Objectives Introduction Types of Interviews Participant Selection Interview Preparation, Scheduling, and Arrangements Asking Questions Transcribing Closure and Transition Resources for Interviewing Analytic Exercises for Interviewing Chapter 5. Analyzing Interviews: Condensing and Coding Learning Objectives Introduction Interview Condensation Analyzing Interviews Through Codes and Coding Closure and Transition Analytic Exercises for Interviewing Sample Interview Transcript Part II. Analyzing the Framework Chapter 6. Analyzing Qualitative Methodologies Learning Objectives Introduction Theoretical Premises of Qualitative Research A Rationale for Qualitative Research Selected Methodologies of Qualitative Research and Analysis Mixed Methods On Genres Closure and Transition Resources for Analyzing Qualitative Research Methodologies Analytic Exercises for Qualitative Research Methodologies Supplemental Readings Chapter 7. Analyzing Qualitative Research Design Learning Objectives Introduction Researching and Analyzing the Topic Analyzing the Literature Research Questions Site Selection Participant Selection Data Collection Methods Data Analysis Methods Presentation Modes Timeline Design Conceptual Frameworks Closure and Transition Resources for Analyzing Qualitative Research Design Analytic Exercises for Qualitative Research Design Outline for a Qualitative Research Proposal Chapter 8. Analyzing Research Ethics Learning Objectives Introduction The Rules of Research Institutional Review Boards Researcher and Participant Relationships Ethics in Social Media Research Analyzing Ethical Ambiguity Closure and Transition Resources for Research Ethics Analytic Exercises for Research Ethics Part III. Analytic Assemblage Chapter 9. Analysis to Synthesis: Condensing, Patterning, and Unifying Learning Objectives Introduction On Synthesis Condensing Large Amounts of Data Patterning Textual, Visual, and Digital Materials Unifying Seemingly Different Things Closure and Transition Analytic Exercises for Analysis to Synthesis Chapter 10. Analysis to Synthesis: Understanding, Interpreting, and Theorizing Learning Objectives Introduction Understanding Social Processes of Human Action, Reaction, and Interaction Interpreting the Routines, Rituals, Rules, Roles, and Relationships of Social Life Theorizing CAQDAS On Credibility and Trustworthiness Closure and Transition Resources for Analysis to Synthesis Analytic Exercises for Analysis to Synthesis Sample Data for Analysis to Synthesis Chapter 11. Analytic Write-Ups Learning Objectives Introduction Stylistic Approaches to Research Writing On Writing About the Major Elements of a Study Journal Article Submission and Publication Closure and Transition Resources for Analytic Write-Ups Analytic Exercises for Write-Ups Sample Abstracts for Analysis Chapter 12. Analytic Presentations and Professional Development Learning Objectives Introduction Paper Presentations Poster Presentations Dramatic/Staged Readings Presenting Data Effectively Professional Networking Professional Development Analysis as a Lens, Filter, and Angle on Life Closure Resources for Presenting Qualitative Research and Professional Development as a Qualitative Researcher Analytic Exercises for Presentations and Professional Development Glossary References Index
