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Ten Tips for Producing a Top Qualitative Research Study
Stacy Edmonson, Sam Houston State University
Beverly Irby, Sam Houston State University

ISBN-10: 0205524338
ISBN-13: 9780205524334

Publisher: Merrill
Copyright: 2008
Format: Paper; 128 pp
Published: 06/08/2007

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This is a brief guide to developing effective, qualitative research studies that can be used with a variety of qualitative or mixed-methods research textbooks.  This workbook includes specific examples and exercises to guide students through each step of conducting a qualitative research study and developing a qualitative research manuscript/paper, suitable for submission to a scholarly journal.  The book offers easy to understand, but thorough explanations of “how to” develop a qualitative study, along with step-by-step examples and activities that result in a quality student product. 

The book includes explanations on the following ten areas:

 

Tip #1:   Select Your Topic

Tip #2:   Determine Your Purpose

Tip #3:   How to Develop your Introduction, Review of Literature, and Problem

Tip #4:   Determine Your Theoretical Framework

Tip #5:   Going to the Internal Review Board (IRB) and Developing your Research Design

Tip #6:   Develop your Context, Sample, and Instrument

Tip #7:   Settle on Your Context and Sample

Tip #8:   Collect Data 

Tip #9:   Analyze Data               

Tip #10: Write the Paper, Revise, & Edit

Features:

  • Step-by-step procedures in chronological order for writing a qualitative paper
  • Examples of all steps, with interactive components for students
  • Sample coding pages for students to practice their skills
  • Tools to help with data analysis
  • A full timeline for completing a qualitative research project in one semester
  • Target questions that focus each chapter
  • Target activities that guide the student through the process of completing the research manuscript

Introduction

Tip #1: Select Your Topic

Tip #2: Determine Your Purpose

Tip #3: Develop Your Introduction, Review of Literature, and Problem

Tip #4: Develop Your Theoretical Framework

Tip #5: Go Through the Internal Review Board (IRB) And Develop Your Research Design

Tip #6: Develop Your Context, Sample, and Instrument

Tip #7: Increase the Reliability and Validity of your Study

Tip #8: Collect Your Data

Tip #9: Analyze Your Data

Tip #10: Write the Paper, Revise, and Edit

 

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