Qualitative Research in Education : A User's Guide

by Marilyn Lichtman

• ISBN13: 9781412970525
• ISBN10: 1412970520
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-03-12
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc

Summary

This book is available to instructors and students in an electronic version! Click here for more information. 'œStudents in my class like the book because it is easy to read. One student said, 'I could not put the book down because it was easy to follow.'' -Satomi Taylor, University of Memphis Designed to help education students become savvy qualitative researchers Qualitative Research in Education: A User's Guide, Second Edition brings together the essential elements of qualitative research, including traditions and influences in the field and practical, step-by-step coverage of each stage of the research process. Synthesizing the best thinking on conducting qualitative research in education, Marilyn Lichtman uses a conversational writing style that draws readers into the excitement of the research process. Key Features Provides a new chapter on ethics, bringing together existing and new material on how ethical issues affect qualitative research Offers expanded coverage of technology use in qualitative research, including using Internet chat rooms for focus groups and online teaching Delivers updated real-world examples and illustrations that help readers understand abstract ideas and apply them to their own research Includes group and individual activities with practical suggestions to help students master required skillsNew to the Second Edition: A Student Study Site at www.sagepub.com/lichtman2estudy includes sample forms, projects, Web resources, and more.

Table of Contents

Traditions and Influences

Introduction and Overview of the Field

Insights From the Past

Learning How to Be a Qualitative Researcher

Ethical Issues in Qualitative Research

Designing Your Research: Choosing From a Variety of Approaches

Gathering, Organizing, and Analyzing

Embarking on Qualitative Research

Self-Reflexivity and Subjectivity

The Role and Function of a Literature Review

Learning About Others Through Interviewing

Learning About Others Through Observations and Other Techniques

Putting it all Together

Making Meaning From Your Data

Communicating Your Ideas

Judging and Evaluating

Thinking About the Future

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