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Of the many books about qualitative research, this
one is particularly engaging to read. It will be useful to the
novice as an introductory text and to experienced researcher as a
refresher. The book′s structure allows the reader to compare the
characteristics of each method and examples of how each could be
employed.
Author: Lucy Land Published On: 2013-11-27
Here is something really worthwhile but rarely seen: a useful
book on qualitative research methods. Author: Professor Ruth
Rentschler OAM Published On: 2013-11-27
This book offers a welcome focus on the theoretical underpinnings
of the major qualitative methods allowing students to thoroughly
engage with the rationality behind the approach to analysis. Each
chapter is full of useful examples of research and the extensive
references give students plenty of guidance on what to read next.
This is a very useful text for developing research awareness and
critical thinking skills, not just because it offers students to
reflect explicitly on a critical response to the content, but
because of its explanatory writing style. Author: Dr. Joanna
Ferrie, Lecturer in Social Research Methods Published On:
2013-11-29
I recommend Qualitative Methodology: A Practical Guide as an
invaluable resource for students, instructors, thesis
supervisors, and researchers in social sciences and applied
fields such as education.
Author: Val Mulholland Source: in education
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About the Author
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Jane Mills is Associate Professor, Director Centre for Nursing
and Midwifery Research and Deputy Dean of the Graduate Research
School at James Cook University, Cairns Campus, Australia. In
this role Jane works closely with students and academic staff to
build research and research education with the intent of creating
a brighter future for life in the tropics world-wide through
graduates and discoveries that make a difference. Jane’s
research in in the areas of primary care,
workforce development, systems strengthening, and teaching
and learning uses both grounded theory and mixed methods. Jane
has published extensively in the area of qualitative methodology
with her work on grounded theory particularly well received. She
has been writing with Melanie for nearly 10 years and together
they have produced a number of important peer-reviewed articles
and books that have guided students in their own work. Visit
Jane Mills’ website at
http://research.jcu.edu.au/portfolio/jane.mills/.
Melanie Birks is employed as Professor of Nursing (Teaching and
Learning) at James Cook University, a role which serves her
passions for education, research and nursing. Her primary focus
is on the promotion of scholarship in teaching and learning
through mentorship and fostering a culture of research. She has
extensive experience in international education, having taught in
Hong Kong, Singapore, Papua New Guinea and Malaysia. Her research
interests are in the areas of accessibility, innovation,
relevance and quality in nursing education to ensure preparation
of graduates who are industry-ready and able to make a
contribution to the profession. Her commitment to research is
reflected in her publication history, which includes numerous
journal articles and book chapters. Most recently, she
co-authored a qualitative research text for graduate students,
Qualitative methodology: A practical guide with Dr Jane Mills.
Visit Melanie Birks’ website at
https://research.jcu.edu.au/portfolio/melanie.birks/ ( https://research.jcu.edu.au/portfolio/melanie.birks/ )
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