Designing Qualitative Research by Catherine Marshall, Gretchen B. Rossman, Gretchen B. Rossman

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Synopsis

The complexities and conundrums that are part of the qualitative research process demand a solid well-planned research design. In this new edition of their bestseller, authors Catherine Marshall and Gretchen B. Rossman continue to provide clear and direct guidance for writing successful proposals. With new material, including expanded coverage of focus groups, action research, and interviewing, this textbook will be an invaluable resource for teachers and students of research methods across the disciplines.

Annotation

Addresses framing the research question/designing the research/data collection methods/managing resources/etc.

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Written to be accessible to students, researchers, and policy planners across disciplines, this guide details the step-by-step process of building a proposal; collecting, recording, managing, and analyzing data; and defending the value and logic of research. Postmodernist, feminist, and ethical concerns are incorporated into the work. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Biography

Gretchen B. Rossman is a Professor of Education at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.  She received her Ph.D. in education from the University of Pennsylvania with a specialization in higher education administration.  She has served as Visiting Professor at Harvard University's Graduate School of Education.  Prior to coming to the University of Massachusetts, she was a Senior Research Associate at Research for Better Schools in Philadelphia.  Her research has focused on local impact of changes in federal, state, and local policy.  In addition to her teaching and research responsibilities, she consults regularly on restructuring in schools and serves as a qualitative evaluation specialist to several educational organizations.