Qualitative Methods in Social Work Research

Name: Qualitative Methods in Social Work Research
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ISBN: 9781412951937

ISBN-10: 1412951933

ISBN-13: 9781412951937

Edition: 2nd 2008

Authors: Deborah K. Padgett

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This book is a T2 that is intended to supplement a research methods in social work course to add greater emphasis to the qualitative portion of the course. The author writes in a conversational tone and highlights some of the key issues and challenges that face qualitative researchers. The first edition has had steady sales through the years and has actually increased as the author has become well known and as qualitative methods are gaining increased popularity in social work and other helping professions. The reviewers would like to see more on evidence-based practice, more on the use of the Internet, more illustrative material and end of chapter/discussion questions. The author has…

Book details

List price: $90.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: SAGE Publications, Incorporated
Publication date: 6/20/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 304
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.55" tall
Weight: 0.880
Language: English



Preface



The Qualitative Methods Family



Choosing the Right Approach(es)



Getting Started: Study Design and Sampling



Ethical Issues in Qualitative Research



Entering the Field and Conducting Observation



Interviewing and Use of Documents



Data Analysis and Interpretation



Strategies for Rigor



Telling the Story: Writing Up the Qualitative Study



Mixed Methods


Appendix: Writing A Qualitative Methods Proposal for External Funding


References


Index


About the Author