Successful Qualitative Research
A Practical Guide for Beginners
- Virginia Braun - University of Auckland, New Zealand
- Victoria Clarke - University of the West of England, UK
*Winner of the 2014 Distinguished Publication Award (DPA) from the Association for Women in Psychology (AWP)*
Successful Qualitative Research: A Practical Guide for Beginners is an accessible, practical textbook. It sidesteps detailed theoretical discussion in favor of providing a comprehensive overview of strategic tips and skills for starting and completing successful qualitative research.
Uniquely, the authors provide a "patterns framework" to qualitative data analysis in this book, also known as "thematic analysis." The authors walk you through a basic thematic approach, and compare and contrast this with other approaches. This discussion of commonalities, explaining why and when each method should be used, and in the context of looking at patterns, will provide you with complete confidence for your qualitative research journey.
This textbook will be an essential textbook for undergraduates and postgraduates taking a course in qualitative research or using qualitative approaches in a research project.
This is ideal for social workers on their dissertation, where qualitative research is more common place. It enhances texts introduced at undergraduate level.
I have been waiting for this text ever since using Braun and Clarke's seminar 2006 paper extensively to support my qualitative methods teaching at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level in Psychology.
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The result has surpassed my expectations; I cannot think of a better introduction to qualitative methods. I read this book from cover to cover within the first week of receiving it and I had no hesitation at all in adopting this as essential reading for all research methodology modules in our BPS accredited Psychology courses.
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It is clear that Braun and Clarke have extensive experience in teaching qualitative methodologies and the clear descriptions and related pedagogical features are perfect for an introduction to this exciting and meaningful approach to research.
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The heart-felt acknowledgement for the \students who have taken our research methods classes and taught us how to teach, and write about, qualitative research" illustrate their emphasis on clarity, understanding and accessibility. Furthermore, this is a practical guide - an invaluable resource to support those students who wish to immerse themselves in qualitative methodologies for their final year projects or dissertations. I cannot recommend this text highly enough for students and academics alike.
Provides a comprehensive overview of strategic tips and skills for starting and completing successful qualitative research.
Very good book.
A good book on qualitative research written in very plain language which does not confuse or put people off research. The detail is sufficient to be able to undertake research past doctoral research studies.
A very handy guide for students new to this area of research.
Qualitative research explained in a very easy to understand way.
a very useful starting guide which will be highly beneficial for students in the social sciences and humanities
This a a goodbook as a guide to under graduate and post graduate students. It covers some of the mst fundamental skills needed to conduct a qualitative research study. Summary of each chapter is very helpful.
I recommend this text. I especially recommend this for students who are looking for ideas on how to analyse Qualitative data.
Very comprehensive. A great source of information.
