Fundamentals of Qualitative Research

Fundamentals of Qualitative Research approaches qualitative inquiry as a strategically selected composite of genres, elements, and styles. Salda-a, author of the bestselling book, The Coding Manual for Qualitative Researchers, brings clear writing and explanatory prowess to this new textbook for learning the fundamentals of qualitative research methods.

Johnny Saldaña is a Professor of Theatre at Arizona State University, where he has taught since 1981. He has been involved in the field of education as a teacher, drama specialist, and researcher. His research methods in longitudinal qualitative inquiry, ethnodrama, and coding have been applied and cited by researchers internationally to explore diverse social topics ranging from human development to health care.

Chapter 1: Genres, Elements, and Styles of Qualitative Research Chapter 2: A Survey of Qualitative Data Collection Methods Chapter 3: Qualitative Research Design Chapter 4: A Survey of Qualitative Data Analytic Methods Chapter 5: Writing and Presenting Qualitative Research Chapter 6: Additional Readings and Resources in Qualitative Research