Written by scholars from three generations of qualitative methodologists, Qualitative Research Design and Methods: An Introduction situates qualitative research within the history of the field and integrates this history within discussions of specific research designs. This novel approach allows readers to come to know the genealogy of the field and how previous generations of scholars have informed what we know today as qualitative research. The text reflects these more traditional as well as emerging qualitative research approaches, providing a theoretically grounded approach to designing and implementing qualitative research studies. While some introductory research texts focus on the specific methods of qualitative research with little attention to the role of theory, this book forefronts theory in qualitative research. The authors speak to students new to qualitative research with clear discussions of theory and theoretical concepts and how those notions must be considered throughout all aspects of research design, implementation, and representation of findings. Each chapter integrates discussion of theory. In addition, the book highlights the role of ethics in the same way with a chapter at the beginning as well as discussions of ethics threaded throughout each of the design chapters. Qualitative Research Design and Methods is THE introductory textbook for students taking introductory masters and doctoral courses in qualitative research. Instructors in those classes will appreciate the straightforward language and concepts provided by the authors. Perfect for courses such as: Introduction to Qualitative Research and Qualitative Research Design Cover Book Title Copyright Contents List of Figures, Tables and Text Boxes Acknowledgments Preface Part I: Getting Started With Theory and Design One: Introducing Qualitative Research Two: Ethics and Qualitative Research Three: The Role of Theory in Designing Qualitative Research Four: Designing Qualitative Research Part II: Generating Data by Talking, Observing, and Examining Five: Designing Studies That Use Interviews Six: Participant Observation, Ethnography and Ethnographic Designs Seven: Designing Studies That Use Documents and Archives Part III: Putting It All Together: Designing and Ensuring Quality Studies Eight: Designing and Implementing Narrative Studies Nine: Designing Autoethnography Ten: Designing Studies Using Arts-based Methods Eleven: Designing Quality Studies Appendix: Examples of Dissertation Designs About the Authors Index
