LibGuides: EDR-8400: Advanced Qualitative Methodology and Designs: Week 1 Resources

Week 1 Resources

Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing Among Five Approaches

Creswell, J. W., & Poth, C. N. (2018). Qualitative inquiry and research design: Choosing among five approaches (4th ed.). Sage.

Read Chapter 2, Philosophical Assumptions and Interpretive Frameworks.

Every person brings their philosophical assumptions to their research, which impact the kind of research questions they ask, and how they go about gathering and analyzing data. This chapter highlights various philosophical assumptions and the various interpretive frameworks that enact these beliefs.

Read Chapter 3, Designing a Qualitative Study.

This chapter provides an introductory overview of the characteristics of qualitative research before we begin exploring the different “threads”, being the actual research designs.

Note: Be sure to refer to Appendix A, which is an annotated glossary of research terminology usefully presented by research design.

Access your Redshelf book in the Getting Started module of the course or click on Bookshelf in the top navigation bar of the course.

Completing Your Qualitative Dissertation: A Road Map from Beginning to End

Bloomberg, L. D., & Volpe, M. (2019). Completing your qualitative dissertation: A road map from beginning to end (4th ed.). Sage.

Read Chapter 3, Choosing a Qualitative Research Approach.

The first part of this chapter includes an overview of the field of qualitative research including history, current landscape, defining features, knowledge claims, and role of the researcher. Also, review the companion website associated with this book for additional related materials.

Access your Redshelf book in the Getting Started module of the course or click on Bookshelf in the top navigation bar of the course.

Bedford, L. (2020). Generic qualitative research: An often overlooked and misunderstood qualitative approach [Webinar]. Northcentral University/Center for Teaching and Learning. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERxozCS46k0&feature=youtu.be
In this webinar, the concept of “generic qualitative research” is defined and described. This is useful to know!

LibGuides: Research Methods & Design
National University Library. (2018). LibGuides: Research Methods & Design.
In the left navigation bar of this LibGuide, click on Qualitative Research Methods to see selected background information for a list of general qualitative research guides to utilize throughout this course.
Sage Methods Map
This map allows you to explore the qualitative research terrain. Click on “Key Concepts” and “Philosophy of Research”!
The SAGE Encyclopedia of Educational Research, Measurement, and Evaluation
Frey, B. (Ed.). (2018). The SAGE encyclopedia of educational research, measurement, and evaluation. SAGE. doi:10.4135/9781506326139
This comprehensive resource includes multiple definitions of constructs related to different qualitative designs and methods. Select Link to Full Text in the left column and insert what you would like to explore. You can begin with “qualitative” and search from there.
When should a researcher choose a qualitative approach?
Marshall, C., & Rossman, G. B. (Academics). (2011). When should a researcher choose a qualitative approach? [Video file]. SAGE Research Methods.
In this video, qualitative research scholars describe the considerations for where and when to use qualitative research, and for what purposes.