Qualitative Research in Education: A User's Guide

By Marilyn Lichtman

Book Overview

"Lichtman writes in the first person in a casual, approachable and enthusiastic manner; the whole book feels like a conversation between reader and author...Lichtman speaks from years of experience in researching and teaching - acting on some of her advice might be life- or, at least, research-saving for a beginner researcher "
--Elena Papamichael, EDUCATE


"I read this book from a beginner′s perspective. Overwhelmed by the literature about qualitative research, the invitation to read and review Lichtman′s work was a gift; it offered a starting place to clarify my own understanding of the traditions, influences, and new advances that will impact my own choices as a qualitative researcher."
--Karen Dawson, Royal Roads University


"The author takes a creative approach combining her experience in mentoring students with theoretical foundations as she weaves her way through the process of doing qualitative research."
--S. Kim MacGregor, Louisiana State University

"This book firmly hits both the theoretical architecture of qualitative inquiry as well as the finer applied techniques often overlooked in introductory qualitative books." --Stephen Sivo, University of Central Florida


Written in a conversational and engaging style, Qualitative Research in Education: A User′s Guide provides those new to the field with a blend of practical and theoretical information. Author Marilyn Lichtman addresses a broad spectrum of recent information about the process of qualitative educational research and brings together in one volume the essential elements of all aspects of the field.

Key Features:
Introduces traditions and influences in the field: By blending history and tradition with some practical ideas, the book looks at the past and toward the future to give readers a sense of the field and how it has changed. This book aims to help education students become savvy qualitative researchers and includes group and individual activities that provide practical suggestions to build the required skills. Focuses on aspects of methodology: The major topics of gathering, organizing, and analyzing results are examined to provide practical information on doing qualitative research. Actual examples and illustrations help the user translate abstract ideas into concrete suggestions. Addresses issues relating to meaning, communication, and judging: This book brings together the best thinking on evaluating qualitative research. Readers are encouraged to draw meaning from what they have gathered and subsequently how to say it, what others will say about it, and what they have learned about themselves in the process. In other words, research is not just studying nameless or faceless individuals. Intended Audience: This is an essential text for advanced undergraduate and graduate students studying qualitative educational research.

Teaching Qualitative Research Online

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1412937345
• ISBN13: 9781412937344
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 0.8" x 7.8"