Doing Qualitative Research In Education Settings

Download or read book Doing Qualitative Research in Education Settings written by J. Amos Hatch and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 2010-03-30 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: J. Amos Hatch offers a methods book that speaks directly to novice qualitative researchers in the field of education, providing a step-by-step guide to the development of a research project. Written in accessible language, the book emphasizes learning how to do qualitative work. Specific examples from real studies, using real data, and demonstrating real analyses are provided throughout. The book is designed to guide doctoral candidates through the dissertation process, from unpacking assumptions and identifying research questions, through project design, data collection, and analysis, to writing the final draft. Recommendations for writing and publishing qualitative work are included.