ASCOT Library Zabali Campus

Includes bibliographical references, appendices, glossary, and index.

Introduction --
PART I: Traditions, Theory, and Practice --
1. Overview of the Field --
2. Learning How to Be a Qualitative Researcher --
3. Ethical Issues in Qualitative Research --
4. Reflexivity and Subjectivity --
5. Philosophy, Theory, Theories, and Frameworks --
PART II: Planning Your Research --
6. Identifying Research Areas, Topics, and Main Question --
7. Role and Function of a Review of Research --
8. Using Social Media, Technology, and the Internet --
9. Designing Your Research: Part 1 10. Designing Your Research: Part 2 --
PART III: Collecting, Organizing, and Communicating --
11. Judging and Evaluating --
12. Gathering Data (Interviews, Observations, Documents, Other) --
13. Making Meaning from Your Data --
14. Communicating and Connecting --
15. Thinking about the Future.

"The fourth edition of this reader-friendly book offers an accessible introduction to conducting qualitative research in education. The text begins with an introduction to the history, context, and traditions of qualitative research, and then walks readers step-by-step through the research process. Lichtman outlines research planning and design, as well as the methodologies, techniques, and strategies to help researchers make the best use of their qualitative investigation. Throughout, chapters touch on important issues that impact this research process such as ethics and subjectivity and making use of technology." -- Provided by publisher