Becoming Qualitative Researchers: An Introduction

by Corrine Glesne

As educators and social researchers have become more familiar with the promise of qualitative inquiry, so do students need a strong foundation of qualitative research methods. Offering a comprehensive overview of qualitative research in a user-friendly format, this text provides an excellent harmony between qualitative theory and the practicalities of actually conducting qualitative research. Exercises offer beginning students the opportunity to explore issues inherent in conducting qualitative inquiry as well as to practice and refine the skills of qualitative researchers. The wealth of examples and exercises in the text is exceptional, as is the writing style.

Genres: Qualitative Research, Academic, Education, Sociology, Grad School, Research, Research Methods

224 pages, Paperback

First published December 10, 1998

Reviews

[Elcin Emre · Rating 4 out of 5]

For begining a qualitative researches, this book is excellent!!

[Zach]

Becoming Qualitative Researchers is an indispensable book for anyone trying to gain ground against the monetizing force of positivism (or postempiricism). Corrine Glesne lays out a clear approach for qualitative research. Although intended as a book for graduate studies and doctoral studies, this book is ready for anyone. Glesne writes with passion, soul, and above all a crystal clear intellect that is inspiring to behold. 

[Synthia Green · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every research study is informed by higher-level theory, even though researchers sometimes are not aware of these theories because they are embedded in their assumptions about nature of reality and knowledge.

[Ahmed Mane · Rating 5 out of 5]

participant observation