Qualitative Research Practice
A Guide for Social Science Students and Researchers
- Jane Ritchie - National Centre for Social Research, London
- Jane Lewis - Colebrooke Centre for Evidence and Implementation
- Carol McNaughton Nicholls - National Centre for Social Research, London
- Rachel Ormston - Scottish Centre for Social Research
Written by a team of leading researchers associated with NatCen Social Research (the National Centre for Social Research) this textbook leads students and researchers through the entire process of qualitative research from beginning to end - moving through design, sampling, data collection, analysis and reporting. In this fully revised second edition you will find:
- A practical account of how to carry out qualitative research which recognises a range of current approaches and applications
- A brand new chapter on ethics
- A brand new chapter on observational research
- Updated advice on using software when analysing your qualitative data
- New case studies which illustrate issues you may encounter and how problems have been tackled by other researchers.
essential reading for students of research and have recommended this title
A comprehensive and detailed book on all things qualitative. Like the practical approach to various methods and welcome the chapter on Ethics.
As emailed to Paula Carneiro on the 1 Ocotober 2014:
Dear Paula,
My apologies in advance for not responding to your previous email to me. I had every intention to do so, however was caught up with my teaching and research commitments. In addition to the textbook in the email below, two other research books titled Research Methodology by Ranjit Kumar and Introduction to Social Research by Keith Punch have been most useful to my colleagues and students alike who are pursuing their postgraduates studies (PhD and Masters). Seeing that their research work involves a mixed methodology research design, reading these books has enabled them access to, and acquisition of, both qualitative and quantitative research knowledge. They have also reported that the books are written simplistically and this really helps them to grasp core research fundamental principles, particularly with regards to social research an area that they are not familiar with. I will certainly be using these books to supplement the teaching of research to my students, as well as with my own research work.
Thanks to SAGE for making these inspection copies available as this further enables me to request additional copies to be ordered through DUT's library.
This excellent book guides a novice researcher through qualitative research.
The chapter 'Writing up Qualitative Research ' supplies excellent guidelines for a novice researcher.
This is an excellent book. It is clear, informative, well referenced and relevant to social science researchers.
The text is a recommended reference for Bachelor and Master degree students doing their final dissertation project.
Provides more in-depth information about how to carry out qualitative research projects.
Written in a readable style, this book is a good introduction to qualitative research methods
This is a good introductory text in the practice of using qualitative methods. It is a suitable text for undergraduate students and provides the basics of qualitative research for postgraduate researchers.
This is one of the very best books on qualitative research that I have come across. Its account of the foundations of qualitative research is unusually clear and highly engaging. The chapters on design, sampling and fieldwork are very informative and practical. The clear distinctions between purpose, process and practicalities of interviews and focus groups are useful. The chapters on analysis, generalisation and writing up are particularly strong and will definitely give students the confidence to undertake qualitative research without undue fear.
