Bloomberg, L. (2019). Choosing an choosing an appropriate qualitative methodology [Webinar]. Northcentral University/Center for Teaching and Learning.
In this webinar, each of the major qualitative research designs is examined and discussed, with a specific focus on the importance of alignment.
Completing your qualitative dissertation: A road map from beginning to end.
Bloomberg, L. D., & Volpe, M. (2019). Completing your qualitative dissertation: A road map from beginning to end (4th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Read Chapter 3, Choosing a Qualitative Research Approach.
The second half of this chapter includes a description of the most current qualitative designs (also referred to as traditions or genres), with a focus on associated philosophical underpinnings, strengths, and limitations. Also, review the companion website associated with this book for additional related materials.
Access your Redshelf book in the Getting Started module of the course or click on Bookshelf in the top navigation bar of the course.
Bedford, L. (2019). Considerations for conducting case study research [Webinar]. Northcentral University/Center for Teaching and Learning.
In this webinar, generic qualitative research is situated as an appropriate design option.
Northcentral University Library Dissertation Toolbox Series: Research Methods & Design.
This presentation, offered by the NU Library, illustrates how to learn more about the library, and introduce you to the latest version of Sage research methods, where you can access and navigate this very rich database, as well as a number of relevant resources. Most of the examples that are provided apply to the School of Education.
Qualitative inquiry and research design: Choosing among five approaches.
Creswell, J. W., & Poth, C. N. (2018). Qualitative inquiry and research design: Choosing among five approaches (4th ed.). Sage.
Read Chapter 4, Five Qualitative Approaches to Inquiry.
This chapter highlights some of the most widely-used qualitative research designs (referred to as “approaches”), including their origins and key defining features. Also included are the strengths and challenges of each design with regard to application, and a thorough comparison among them.
Read Chapter 5, Designing a Qualitative Study.
This chapter provides an overview of five published qualitative studies. Reading these will offer you some insight regarding the way each research design is applied. At the conclusion of the chapter, the author reflects on the various reasons for selecting one design over another.
Access your Redshelf book in the Getting Started module of the course or click on Bookshelf in the top navigation bar of the course.
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