a user's guide Lichtman, Marilyn. creator text bibliography cau Los Angeles SAGE c2010 2010 2nd ed. monographic eng

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xxi, 265 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. Qualitative Research in Education: A User's Guide, Second Edition brings together the essential elements of qualitative research, including traditions and influences in the field and practical, step-by-step coverage of each stage of the research process. Synthesizing the best thinking on conducting qualitative research in education, Marilyn Lichtman uses a conversational writing style that draws readers into the excitement of the research process. --from publisher description. Introduction and overview of the field -- Insights from the past -- Learning how to be a qualitative researcher -- Ethical issues in qualitative research -- Designing your research: choosing from a variety of approaches -- Embarking on qualitative research -- Self-reflexivity and subjectivity -- The role and function of a literature review -- Learning about others through interviewing -- Learning about others through observation and other techniques -- Making meaning from your data -- Communicating your ideas -- Judging and evaluating -- Thinking about the future. Marilyn Lichtman. Includes bibliographical references and (p. 247-258) index. Education Research Handbooks, manuals, etc LB1028 .L436 2010 370.7/2 9781412970525 (pbk. : acidfree paper) 1412970520 2008044868 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1006/2008044868-b.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1006/2008044868-d.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1006/2008044868-t.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1006/2008044868-b.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1006/2008044868-d.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1006/2008044868-t.html DLC 081028 20100302150311.0 15502457