The Essential Guide to Theory and Practice, 2nd Edition
Welcome to the website for Qualitative Research: The Essential Guide to Theory and Practice, 2nd edition! The text is a one-stop resource for all those approaching qualitative research for the first time, as well as those revisiting core concepts and issues, and this site provides resources for further engagement, such as:
Engage with the authors and researchers highlighted in the book:
Engage with the Qualitative Wheel of Research Choices:
Delve deeper with additional Links and Resources to support your journey as a qualitative researcher!
Instructor resources are also available for download via our Instructor Resource Hub:
Author Maggi Savin-Baden introduces the book in this short video, reflecting on why she and co-author Claire Major were inspired to write it and what new updates are included in the second edition.
Author Claire Major outlines the second edition of Qualitative Research, providing an overview of the book’s sections and content, along with the wheel of research choices.
The second edition of Qualitative Research is a one-stop resource for all those approaching qualitative research for the first time, as well as those revisiting core concepts and issues. It presents a comprehensive overview of this rapidly developing field of inquiry, cleverly combined with practical, hands-on advice on how to conduct a successful qualitative study.
Written in an engaging and accessible style, this new edition includes updates such as further readings and case studies to recognize developments in the field. Further updates include how to use social media in ethical and responsible ways, working with participants at a distance and the pros and cons of analyzing data online. The authors break through difficult terminology to guide readers through the choices they will face during research design, implementation, and publication. Each chapter is brought to life by relevant, real-life examples from expert researchers around the globe. Divided into seven sections, this unique text covers:
Maggi Savin-Baden is Professor of Higher Education Research at Coventry University, UK.
Claire Howell Major is a Distinguished Professor of Education at the University of Alabama, US.
[LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-major-b1aa00235/]
[Bluesky link: Claire Major (@clairemajor.bsky.social)]