Planning Your Qualitative Research Thesis and Project

Name: Planning Your Qualitative Research Thesis and Project
Brand: Taylor & Francis
SKU: 9780815349037
Price: 86.99 NZD
Availability: InStock

An Introduction to Interpretivist Research in Education and the Social Sciences

By Tom O'Donoghue

0.0 (0 reviews)

Summary

Planning Your Qualitative Research Thesis and Project by Tom O'Donoghue is an essential guide for students preparing to undertake their first qualitative research thesis. This updated edition offers clear, accessible worked examples and models, demonstrating how to plan credible interpretivist studies across a variety of contemporary topics and international contexts. New chapters explore perspectives studies, policy within the interpretivist paradigm, life history and interactionist historical studies, and research grounded in problem-focused ideas. By bridging theory with practical application, the book equips readers with the tools to design robust and thoughtful qualitative projects.
Read More

Format: Paperback / softback

$86⁹⁹

AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 4-6 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

Planning Your Qualitative Research Thesis and Project

$86⁹⁹

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book is ideal for early-stage doctoral students and those embarking on qualitative research projects, particularly within education and social sciences. It serves as a practical introduction for students new to qualitative methodology and proposal planning.

With new chapters and studies providing contemporary and relevant examples, this fully updated book is the perfect introductory guide for students looking to complete their first qualitative thesis or project.

Description

The new edition of Planning Your Qualitative Research Thesis and Project provides easily accessible worked examples and valuable models which can be used as guides for plans and proposals. By demonstrating the thought and forward planning that is required when proposing a credible interpretivist study, this book provides the reader with all the theory and practical understanding necessary to conduct a successful qualitative research project.

This new edition provides examples of contemporary topics related to a range of countries across the developed and developing world, and new chapters which include:

An example of a 'perspectives' study
Policy studies and the interpretivist paradigm
Life history studies
Interactionist historical studies
The interpretivist paradigm and research based on 'problem focused' ideas

With chapters and studies providing contemporary and relevant examples, this new edition is the perfect introductory guide for students looking to complete their first qualitative thesis project. Bridging the gap between theory and practice, it is an accessible introduction, and an invaluable resource for early stage doctoral students, and for students undertaking research and enquiry.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780815349037

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 September 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Routledge

Edition: 2nd edition

Illustration: 4 Tables, black and white

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 332g

Pages: 206

Collections

Education & Reference Non-Fiction Science & Nature Tom O'Donoghue

About the Author

Tom O'Donoghue is Professor of Education in the Graduate School of Education, The University of Western Australia.