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Posted November 16, 2011
I am currently starting to conduct research for my doctoral dissertation and although qualitative research is about 25% of my design, I have found this book extremely helpful. At first the title threw me a bit because my design is not purely qual., but I was pleasantly surprised when I began to recognize that the foundations of any design are in deed very similar, the book turned into a how-to manual about the process of doing research! Highly recommended for anyone wanting to have an easy, clear, and pragmatic approach to how to conduct the research process. -M-
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Posted January 7, 2008
This book helps the reader develop a framework for a rigorous qualitative research study without suggesting that qualitative research is a step-by-step process. This is not a qualitative how-to book, but if you already know how to conduct interviews and take fieldnotes then you will find this book very useful as you plan your qualitative (or mixed methods) study. There is a chapter devoted to dissertation planning, but the book will be useful to anyone who wants to conduct a well thought out and useful qualitative research study.
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After teaching qualitative research design and methods for seven years at Harvard, Maxwell has come to the conclusion that thoughtful research design should precede proposal writing, a turn of events unique in conducting qualitative research. He presents his approach by defining what researchers really do, from constructing a theoretical framework and deciding on data collection methods to anticipating potential validity threats to a conclusion. Paper edition (unseen), $17.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Gaetane Jean-Marie
“This book uses everyday language that will captivate students’ attention and embed practical knowledge to supplement the technical.”Deborah Gioia
“The key strengths of the text are the passion and the enthusiasm that Dr. Maxwell has for qualitative research after all these years. I feel I can also utilize these concepts on my own research team and take them out of the classroom and into research team meetings with colleagues.”Mary S. Enright
“I really liked this book. I found myself taking notes and saying “yes” so many times because Maxwell captures the research process so well and provides many points worth quoting. As a faculty mentor, I particularly see the value of this book for my students who are conducting qualitative dissertations.”Tracy M. Lara
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Joseph A. Maxwell is a Professor in the Graduate School of Education at George Mason University, where he teaches courses on research design and methods and on writing a dissertation proposal. He has published work on qualitative research and evaluation, mixed method research, sociocultural theory, Native American social organization, and medical education. He has also worked extensively in applied settings. He has presented seminars and workshops on teaching qualitative research methods and on using qualitative methods in various applied fields, and has been an invited speaker at conferences and universities in the United States, Puerto Rico, Europe, and China. He has a Ph.D. in anthropology from the University of Chicago.
Table of Contents
Preface Preface to the First Edition
1. A Model for Qualitative Research Design
2. Goals: Why Are You Doing This Study?
3. Conceptual Framework: What Do You Think Is Going On?
4. Research Questions: What Do You Want to Understand?
5. Methods: What Will You Actually Do?
6. Validity: How Might You Be Wrong?
7. Research Proposals: Presenting and Justifying a Qualitative Study Appendix: An Example of a Qualitative Proposal References Index About the Author