Qualitative Research Practice

Full of useful and informative chapters that take the students through the key stages within qualitative research. -- Professor Margaret Hogg
I think this is an excellent book - whenever students ask for advice on DOING qualitative research (rather than writing essays on it), I reach for this. -- Dr Ben Baumberg
An excellent primer for anyone who is new to qualitative research, and also a very useful reference book for people with more experience. -- Helen Kara * SRA Research Matters *
Quite a wordy text that could benefit from some diagrams and images to lighten the intensity of the content. A few more examples would aid student uptake of the knowledge within. * drupal *
Another well-written book on qualitative research. -- Dr Alice Lungu * drupal *
As emailed to Paula Carneiro on the 1 Ocotober 2014:

Dear Paula,

My apologies in advance for not responding to your previous email to me. I had every intention to do so, however was caught up with my teaching and research commitments. In addition to the textbook in the email below, two other research books titled Research Methodology by Ranjit Kumar and Introduction to Social Research by Keith Punch have been most useful to my colleagues and students alike who are pursuing their postgraduates studies (PhD and Masters). Seeing that their research work involves a mixed methodology research design, reading these books has enabled them access to, and acquisition of, both qualitative and quantitative research knowledge. They have also reported that the books are written simplistically and this really helps them to grasp core research fundamental principles, particularly with regards to social research an area that they are not familiar with. I will certainly be using these books to supplement the teaching of research to my students, as well as with my own research work.

Thanks to SAGE for making these inspection copies available as this further enables me to request additional copies to be ordered through DUT′s library.
-- Dr Anisa Vahed * drupal *
We can but advocate the book to students but since most of our masters students and indeed DMin students work on empirical research they should get this! -- Dr Anne Dyer * drupal *
A comprehensive and accessible resource which will be useful to practitioners and professionals alike who are undertaking qualitiative projects. This book not only provides gudiance on what to do but how to do it with key examples. -- Dr Barbara Howard Hunt * drupal *
A useful and accessible text for the novice qualitative researcher.
The sciope of the book is broad with many case studies that can illustrate to students the challenges they may face when carrying out qualitative research. I would have liked a chapter which provided some guidance on qualitative systematic reviews but recognise that this is a newly emerging arm of qualitative research and may therfore thought to be oustide of the scope of this publication. -- Dr Barbara Howard Hunt * drupal *
I have always been a fan of Ritchie & Lewis′s practical approach to qualitative research. This book is an updated version of the classic text and is likely to of great value to researchers and students. -- Dr Bernadine Brady * drupal *
This is a great book! I am planning on adopting some chapters from "Qualitative Research Practice" in a post-graduate module that introduces students to contemporary issues in media and communication with a strong link to a variety of research methods. While I won′t have time to fully consider the first chapter (Foundations of Qualitative Research), Iwill recommend this chapter as further reading. The second chapter, however, (Applications) is extremely useful, especially the section on mixing methods, which will be an essential reading for one of the lectures. As the students will be asked to prepare and discuss a research proposal, chapters 3 (Design Issues), 4 (Ethics) and 5 (Samples) will all be essential readings. Depending on what research method the students choose, they will be asked to read chapters 7 (In-depth interviews), 8 (Focus Groups), or 9 (Observation) respectively. The latter chapters (Analysis etc.) are not relevant to students in this module as they won′t actually conduct research. However, these chapters will be relevant to those students who wish to do their MA dissertation using qualitative methods.
All in all, the design of this book is well thought through and gives researchers and students a good guide of how to conduct their research. I will be using it myself in an upcoming qualitative research project that will involve interviews and focus groups. -- Dr Bianca Reisdorf * drupal *
Excellent guide for postgraduates and advanced undergraduate students, with key topics covered in rich detail. -- Dr Gauti Sigthorsson * drupal *
An interesting practical guide -- Dr Godwin Tetteh * drupal *
The text is a recommended reference for Bachelor and Master degree students doing their final dissertation project. -- Dr Habib Kassim * drupal *
Qualitative Research Practice is a valuable text which provides a close account of how to conduct three common approaches to data collection in qualitative research: interviews, focus groups and observation. Of particular value to the Masters or PhD student, who is learning how to conduct research independently, are the detailed, worked examples of data analysis and the challenges and approaches to reporting qualitative data. -- Dr Jillian Pooler * drupal *
This is an excellent book. It is clear, informative, well referenced and relevant to social science researchers. -- Dr Kathryn Kinmond * drupal *
I have been using this ‘excellent’ book for a number of years while teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students. If you’re not quite sure which book to buy for the qualitative research, then this might be the best choice! -- Dr Krishna Regmi * drupal *
A useful guide to research practice for novice researchers -- Dr Liz Ballinger * drupal *
Recommended for our course reading and an essential text for those engaging in social applied policy research, and those using framework analysis. Will be added to the reading list for 2015-16. As ever from Jane Ritchie an comprehensive exploitation of applied qualitative research in the field of social policy that is accessible for students and written in a way that helps and enthuses them in this field. -- Dr Matthew Kiernan * drupal *
A comprehensive and detailed book on all things qualitative. Like the practical approach to various methods and welcome the chapter on Ethics. -- Dr Niamh Flanagan * drupal *
Excellent overview of Qualitative Methods. I belive that my students will find the sections on summarizing text very useful. -- Dr Nigel Wiliams * drupal *
this will be recommended to any of my students who need to think through issues of when and how qualitiative research (or mixed methods) may be appropriate - which issue are I feel handled clearly
we have copies of this edition in our library -- Dr Richard Parker * drupal *
This is an easy-to-use book. Good examples and tables used and easy to understand by graduate students. -- Dr Spyros Themelis * drupal *
This is one of the very best books on qualitative research that I have come across. Its account of the foundations of qualitative research is unusually clear and highly engaging. The chapters on design, sampling and fieldwork are very informative and practical. The clear distinctions between purpose, process and practicalities of interviews and focus groups are useful. The chapters on analysis, generalisation and writing up are particularly strong and will definitely give students the confidence to undertake qualitative research without undue fear. -- Dr Sue Vella * drupal *
too similar to other books in the field -- Julia Hope * drupal *
An excellent guide for students and staff alike. -- Miss Alison Woolf * drupal *
This is a very comprehensive text that would support students from undergrad to post grad. -- Miss Alyson Lewis * drupal *
This text provides a comprehensive yet easy to understand overview of qualitative research. This makes it versatile enough to cater to a variety of students whether they are at undergraduate level, or studying for higher degrees. -- Miss Lolita Alfred * drupal *
A clear and considered text which offers practical support for students undertaking their research projects. The layout and design of the chapters makes this book very readable. -- Miss Tracy Ramsey * drupal *
I have no comments for the inspection copy. Excellent piece of work! -- Miss Zoi Papadatou * drupal *
A useful text for undergraduate students who are new to the world of reasearch. Concepts explored in an accesible way -- Mr Andrew Southgate * drupal *
My sense of this text is that it will assist my counselling students that there is something to be gained from embracing qualitative research as a highly important part of their develipment as professionals. For the past two years there appears to have been something of an uphill struggle in convincing students on our courses that research is not only useful but further it is their obligation as fledgling professionals in a field that is moving inexorably toward full professionalisation. This text, of which I was unaware in it′s first edition, presents the reasons for using qualitative methods in a very sensible and pragmatic manner, allowing even the most anti-research oriented student to understand the methods and the reasons for using them. Chapters on each aspect of undertaking qualitative research lead the newbie logically through the whole process and of particular value is the newly added chapter on ethical considerations tackles this particularly important aspect of research process ina non-threatening manner that nonetheless warns the reader of the need for risk management and caution. -- Mr Andrew Thorne * drupal *
A excellent resource, happy to recommend for my masters students. -- Mr Brian Boag * drupal *
The book gives a good comprehensive introduction to qualitative research and belongs to the basic literature for understanding Framework Analysis. -- Mr Christian Holst * drupal *
Many text books explain quantitative research methods and some detail qualitative methods, however rarely are the research practices given the same degree of detail. This book will prove to be an excellent resource for any student undertaking a dissertation, regardless of their discipline. The rationale for and the stages of designing and delivering on qualitative research are clearly and succinctly laid out in the pages of this book. -- Mr Ciaran McAleenan * drupal *
This text provides students with a strong appreciation of qualitative research methods. It is insightful, accessible and student friendly in tone. -- Mr Gareth Addidle * drupal *
Excellent book on Qualitative research. Discusses a wide range of current approaches with good case studies -- Mr Gilbert Regan * drupal *
Very good book for the South African social researcher - added in tutorial letter as recommended book FOR5906 Advanced Intelligence -- Mr Hennie Lochner * drupal *
This book is well written. Since i got my hands on this book, i have used it less compared to my peers and students as it so helpful seemingly not to me alone. As a result, i have consulted our library to have this book bought. -- Mr Herring Shava * drupal *
This is an accessible, well informed text which many of my understanduate students now value. -- Mr Ian Robson * drupal *
I have had some feedback already from my MSc Dissertation students who had look at the inspection copy. All were very positive about its contents. They particularly liked the systematic approach that follows the research process in a logical order. They described it as ′nice and easy′ to read. The epistemological information ′was as simplified as it could be′. My own view is that it is an excellent text, and one I′ll be adopting for the ′Research for Social Work′ module that I teach. -- Mr Ian Brodie * drupal *
essential reading for students of research and have recommended this title -- Mr Jeff Fernandez * drupal *
Recommended to postgraduate qualitative researchers in the social sciences -- Mr John Knight * drupal *
Practical guidance for students. Provides advice and strong pointers for social science researchers. -- Mr Owen Lewis * drupal *
The text stimulates critical thinking and offers thought provoking ideas to first time researchers as well as post graduate researchers wishing to broaden their understanding of the research field. -- Mr Samuel Messam * drupal *
This is a good introductory text in the practice of using qualitative methods. It is a suitable text for undergraduate students and provides the basics of qualitative research for postgraduate researchers. -- Mr Sebastin Stevens * drupal *
A very valuable and interesting text which outlines the essential issues associated with qualitative research practice. This text gives a step-by-step guide to the budding researcher and it highlights some of the pertinent issues which may be forgotten or overlooked. It also serves as a very good resource for novice or experienced researchers alike. I will definitely recommend this to my students. -- Mr Thomas Beary * drupal *
Clear messages. Very practical and useful for early researchers. -- Mrs Caroline Wright * drupal *
Written in a readable style, this book is a good introduction to qualitative research methods -- Mrs Carolyn Felton * drupal *
A welcome update to the first edition. A clear handbook for qualitative research students that gives a sound overview of the necessary processes. -- Mrs Jane Morris * drupal *
The is an ideal resource for introducing undergraduate students to qualitative research practice. Contains useful practical activities and questions which can be easily linked to a range of workplace contexts. -- Mrs Jeanette MacNaught * drupal *
I liked the short key points and texts at the end of every chapter, found this very benifical as synposis of the chapter. -- Mrs Kairen Roche * drupal *
A clear book that gives a good overview of qualitative methods. -- Mrs Kim Goode * drupal *
This is an excellent book. It is written in an accessible way and offers a pragmatic approach to the student embarking on qualitative research. -- Mrs Melanie Fisher * drupal *
A comprehensive guide to all interestesd in qualitative research. -- Mrs Nicola Stobbs * drupal *
This excellent book guides a novice researcher through qualitative research.
The chapter ′Writing up Qualitative Research ′ supplies excellent guidelines for a novice researcher. -- Mrs Sian Hawkins * drupal *
A well-written book that use...