Literacy Research Methodologies

by Nell K. Duke (Editor)

The definitive reference on literacy research methods, this book serves as a key resource for researchers and as a text in graduate-level courses. Distinguished scholars clearly describe established and emerging methodologies, discuss the types of questions and claims for which each is best suited, identify standards of quality, and present exemplary studies that illustrate the approaches at their best. The book demonstrates how each mode of inquiry can yield unique insights into literacy learning and teaching and how the methods can work together to move the field forward.

 

New to This Edition

*Significantly expanded: covers 18 approaches instead of 13.

*Incorporates the latest methodological advances and empirical findings.

*Chapters on content analysis, research in digital contexts, mixed methods, narrative approaches, and single-subject experimental design.

Genres: Education, Research, Professional Development, Nonfiction

513 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 28, 2004

Reviews

[Andy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Clearly written and organized, covering many types of research, most of which I don't care about. I was disappointed by the lack of much on how to increase literacy at the population level.

[John Hill · Rating 4 out of 5]

This books is an excellent resource for any graduate or doctoral student who is interested in literacy or curriculum and instruction. The chapters run the gamut from quantitative methods to qualitative and mix methods in between.

The chapters are written by experts in the field and are heavy on both theory as well as practical methods to put into practice in your research.

I have found myself reaching for this book nearly as much as any other as I write. I just wish I had found this earlier on in my doctoral studies!

[Aletha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great insight into research methodologies (quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method).

[John Carter McKnight · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent survey of methodologies, best practices within them, and their strengths and limitations. Very useful even for people outside the field of literacy.

[Jenny · Rating 2 out of 5]

It's a textbook. About research methodologies. Enough said.

[Garret Rose · Rating 3 out of 5]

It really is what it says it is. However, this has been a huge help in understanding the nature of the research I will be doing in the future.