30 Essential Skills for the Qualitative Researcher

The Second Edition of 30 Essential Skills for the Qualitative Researcher provides practical, applied information for novice qualitative researchers, covering the how of conducting qualitative research in one brief guide. It offers competencies that can help researchers conduct more thorough, rigorous, and efficient studies, and innovative chapters on thinking like a qualitative research and engaging with the emotional side of research offer crucial support for practitioners. The revised edition updates skills to follow the research process, using new research from various disciplines, and additional figures and tables help readers visualize data collection and implement validity checks.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 04 November 2020
Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc

The Second Edition of 30 Essential Skills for the Qualitative Researcher provides comprehensive and practical guidance for novice qualitative researchers, covering the essential aspects of conducting qualitative research in a concise and accessible format. Authored by John W. Creswell and Johanna Creswell Báez, the book draws upon the authors' extensive research experiences to offer valuable insights and examples throughout.

The 30 listed skills are competencies that can enhance the thoroughness, rigor, and efficiency of qualitative studies. In addition to traditional research methods topics, innovative chapters on thinking like a qualitative researcher and engaging with the emotional side of qualitative research offer crucial support for practitioners in this field.

By adopting a skills-based approach to qualitative research, readers can develop and refine their skills over the course of their research careers. This revised edition ensures that the skills are aligned with the latest research practices, using new research from various disciplines such as social work and sociology as examples.

Chapters on research designs now explicitly tie back to the five approaches to qualitative research, allowing readers to integrate their new skills more effectively. Additional figures and tables enhance the understanding of data collection through focus groups and interviews, while also providing guidance on organizing and implementing validity checks.

The new edition also provides further examples on incorporating reflexivity into qualitative studies, a challenging aspect of the research process. Information on writing habits now addresses co-authorship and offers more context and variation from the two authors.

In conclusion, The Second Edition of 30 Essential Skills for the Qualitative Researcher is an invaluable resource for novice qualitative researchers seeking to enhance their research skills and conduct rigorous and effective qualitative studies. With its comprehensive coverage, practical examples, and skill-building approach, this book provides a solid foundation for anyone embarking on this exciting field of research.

Weight: 508g
Dimension: 189 x 232 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781544355702
Edition number: 2 Revised edition