Qualitative Research Methods for Dissertation Research (Advances in Library and Information Science) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798369351932

Publisher: Information Science Publishing, 2024

Synopsis

The importance of qualitative research in today's society is increasingly evident, particularly as it provides in-depth insights into complex social, cultural, and behavioral phenomena. As doctoral scholars and researchers tackle issues across various disciplines-such as business, education, and healthcare-the ability to design and conduct rigorous qualitative studies is crucial for advancing knowledge and informing practice. Qualitative research offers a unique lens through which to explore human experiences, allowing for rich, nuanced understanding that quantitative methods may not fully capture. Supporting scholars in mastering qualitative inquiry ensures the development of high-quality research that can address real-world problems and contribute meaningfully to diverse fields of study. Qualitative Research Methods for Dissertation Research provides the conventions of qualitative research for dissertation research. It is comprised of diverse resources from various perspectives for the methods and strategies to utilize the conventions of qualitative inquiry to prepare and advise doctoral scholars for rigorous qualitative dissertation research. Covering topics such as data analysis, ethical decision making, and social media, this book is an excellent resource for graduate researchers, doctoral scholars, dissertation writers, research supervisors, and more.

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About the Author

Robin Throne , PhD, is a research methodologist and teaches qualitative research for the University of the Cumberlands. Her research agenda continues to consider doctoral researcher positionality and agency, and voice and land dispossession from various social justice research approaches. She is the author of Autoethnography and Heuristic Inquiry for Doctoral-Level Researchers: Emerging Research and Opportunities (IGI Global, 2019), and editor of Practice-Based and Practice-Led Research for Dissertation Development (IGI Global, 2021) and Social Justice Research Methods for Doctoral Research (IGI Global, 2022).

Edition details

• Publisher: Information Science Publishing
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798369351932
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 638
• Editor: Throne Robin