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272 pp.
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ISBN-13:
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Copyright Year:
2022

Imprint: OUP Canada

Qualitative Research in Action

A Canadian Primer, Fourth Edition

Deborah K. van den Hoonaard and Lisa-Jo van den Scott

Series : Themes in Canadian Sociology

The market-leading Canadian introduction to qualitative research methods.

Qualitative Research in Action emphasizes that communication, connection, and flexibility are the cornerstones of qualitative research. Bringing the stages of research to life with a wide array of examples drawn from actual studies, the text guides students through the processes of finding inspiration and developing questions; gathering, coding, and analyzing data; and writing up results.

Readership : Qualitative Research in Action is a core text for qualitative research courses, typically offered in second- or third-year university. There are a small number of college courses available, but the market is mainly made up of university courses. Occasionally, qualitative research and quantitative research courses are combined into one full-year course, Research Methods, in which Qualitative Research in Action can be used as a supplementary text.

Reviews

"It's a very strong textbook to orient novice researchers or budding sociologists into the strengths and curiosities of qualitative research."
--Matthew S. Johnston, Concordia University
"To be especially applauded is that this edition includes discussions of how to think about and conduct Indigenous epistemologies and doing research with Indigenous peoples."
--Kimberley Ducey, University of Winnipeg
From previous edition:
"This text is a wonderful introduction to qualitative research, covering all major facets in a simple, straightforward, and effective manner."
--Vivian Stamatopoulos, University of Ontario Institute of Technology
"If you teach qualitative research methods at a Canadian university, this is the text you want to use."
--Andreas Tomaszewski, Mount Royal University

Note: Every chapter includes:
- Learning Objectives
- Introduction
- Summary
- Questions for Critical Thought
- Exercises
- In-Class Exercise
- Suggested Readings
- Related Websites
1. Introduction
2. Asking Questions and Identifying Goals
3. Strategies for Designing Research
4. Ethics on the Ground: A Moral Compass
5. Observing Social Life through Field Research
6. In-Depth Interviewing
7. Focus Groups
8. Unobtrusive Research
9. Trust the Process: Analyzing Qualitative Data
10. Writing Up Qualitative Research
Appendix A: A Guide to Student Presentations
Appendix B: Sample Field Notes
Appendix C: Checklist for Writing Research Reports
Glossary
References
Index

Instructor's Manual:
For each chapter:
· Chapter overview
· List of key terms
· Learning objectives
· Critical thought questions
· Class discussion questions
· Student exercises
· Suggested resources: readings, videos, websites, etc.
PowerPoint Slides:
For each chapter:
· 10-30 lecture slides with updated figures, tables and photos from the book
Test Bank
For each chapter:
· 15-25 multiple choice questions
· 10-15 true/false questions
· 6-8 short answer questions
· 4 essay questions
· All with section references for answers
Online Resources:
· A bibliographic list of studies by Canadian scholars.
· This includes a list of recent studies and a list of Qualitative Research Journals.
These resources can help students with their own research projects.

Deborah K. van den Hoonaard is a sociologist and professor emerita at St. Thomas University. Along with Qualitative Research in Action, she is the author of By Himself, The Older Man's Experience of Widowhood (20102013, University of Toronto Press) and The Widowed Self: The Older Woman's Journey through Widowhood, published in 2001 by Wilfrid Laurier University Press. She is currently working on a study of women's experience of widowhood in the 21st century. Van den Hoonaard regularly talks to community groups about her research.

Lisa-Jo van den Scott is an associate professor in the department of sociology at Memorial University. She is a co-editor of The Craft of Qualitative Research: A Handbook published by Canadian Scholars (2017). She has worked with Inuit communities in Nunavut studying the use of walls. She has also published work on reality TV and the sociology of time.

Qualitative Research Methods in Human Geography - Edited by Iain Hay and Meghan Cope
Social Research Methods - Alan Bryman and Edward Bell
The Research Process - Lori Wilkinson, Gary D. Bouma and Susan Carland
Making Sense in the Social Sciences - Margot Northey, Lorne Tepperman and Patrizia Albanese

Special Features

Canadian research and examples help students understand how qualitative methods have shaped sociological research in this country.
Expert advice and helpful tips based on the authors' years of experience as researchers offer students proven ways to tackle challenging research situations.
Comprehensive introduction to the basic tools of qualitative research, such as field studies, interviews, unobtrusive research, and document analysis.
Thorough coverage of research ethics challenges students to engage with the principles of research ethics: respect for persons, concern for human welfare, and justice (Ch. 4).
Critical thinking questions encourage students to consider key issues during each step of the research process.
Suggested in-class exercises help students practice what they have learned and promote discussion and engagement with the material.
An engaging writing style draws students into the exciting challenge of doing good qualitative research.

New to this Edition

New appendix on student presentations offers guidance and encouragement on preparing and delivering oral presentations.
Enhanced Indigenous content throughout - including examples on Indigenous communities and new content on Indigenous methodologies.
New and expanded discussions on ethnography (Ch.5), autoethnography (Ch.10), participatory action research (Ch.3), and using digital tools in research (Chs. 6 and 8) offer students insight into a variety of ways to approach their own research.
Updated examples throughout reflect the diverse breadth of qualitative research in Canada - including studies on race, social action, COVID-19, identity, and discourse.