Negotiating the Complexities of Qualitative Research in Higher Education: Fundamental Elements and Issues

by Susan R. Jones, Vasti Torres, Jan Arminio

Negotiating the Complexities of Qualitative Research In Higher Education addresses the fundamentals of qualitative research that is rigorous, thoughtful, and theoretically coherent. This book provides valuable reflections from the research experience of Jones, Torres, and Arminio, clearly laying out the decision points, strategies, ethical issues, and challenges of this growing field. This text simultaneously covers new ground and retraces the steps essential in designing good qualitative research.

Genres: Professional Development, Nonfiction

228 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Ginny · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this for my HIED Qualitative Research course. It was a good book, albeit sometimes dense. It helped me a lot in thinking about my dissertation.

[Jeanie Phillips · Rating 5 out of 5]

A solid resource!

[Monique · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a resource for anyone considering qualitative research. The descriptions and examples will assist in understanding the differences between qualitative and quantitative research. You need to understand your own bias and be able to assemble a research design that works for the information you will study. The chapter on lessons learned from the earlier edition of this text is extremely insightful as you can realize the growth and acceptance of qualitative research. The references will assist in establishing further information needed to support your research design.