Doing Case Study Research: A Practical Guide for Beginning Researchers

This fourth edition of the how-to guide is an excellent starting point for anyone looking to begin case study research, with more practical and detailed guidance for conducting a literature review, a more efficient and easy-to-understand reorganization of the case study examples, and updated citations throughout the text. It emphasizes learning how to do case study research, from deciding whether a case study is the way to go to verifying and confirming findings before disseminating them.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 01 October 2021
Publisher: Teachers' College Press

This comprehensive how-to guide, now in its Fourth Edition, serves as an invaluable resource for individuals embarking on the journey of conducting case study research. Authored by esteemed professors who teach graduate students in education and various other professions, the book offers a structured framework, intricate details, and essential guidance for novice researchers to successfully complete a systematic case study. Notable enhancements in this edition include more practical and detailed guidance for conducting a literature review, a more streamlined and user-friendly organization of the case study examples, and updated citations throughout the text.

Similar to its predecessors, this concise handbook remains steadfast in its emphasis on teaching students the art of conducting case study research, spanning from the initial decision-making process to the final verification and confirmation of findings before dissemination. It guides students through the process of determining an appropriate research design, conducting insightful interviews, recording observations, documenting analyses, delineating methods to confirm case study findings, describing approaches for deriving meaning from data, and effectively communicating findings.

Book Features:

A straightforward introduction to the science of conducting case study research.

A step-by-step approach that speaks directly to novice investigators.

Numerous concrete examples to illustrate key concepts.

Questions, illustrations, and activities to reinforce learning.

By leveraging the expertise and insights of the authors, this Fourth Edition of the guide provides a solid foundation for individuals seeking to delve into the realm of case study research, equipping them with the necessary tools and techniques to produce insightful and meaningful findings.

Weight: 210g
Dimension: 156 x 227 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780807765852
Edition number: 4 Revised edition