Rigor in Qualitative Research
How do you support graduate students who are new to qualitative inquiry in understanding rigor in qualitative research designs? This chapter supports me well in this goal. I have used this chapter reading for quite a while in my advanced qualitative design and analysis course is entitled: Rigor in Qualitative Research: The assessment of trustworthiness by Laura Krefting The American... Read More
Epistemology
I want to begin posting about “additional readings” that I use in my qualitative research courses. Epistemology & Educational Research by Gregg Kelley (2006). In Green, J., Camilli, G. & P. Elmore (eds.). Handbook of complementary methods in education research. Washington: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates & American Education Research Association. I like to begin... Read More
Autoethnography
I include Ellis, C., & Bochner, A. P. (1996). Composing ethnography: alternative forms of qualitative writing. Walnut Creek, Calif.: AltaMira Press. as an Interactive Book Presentation text as an option for students to read (see interactive book presentation assignment posts). Students are surprised by the date of the publication and wonder if it is a current resource. But,... Read More
Interactive Book Presentation Texts: Course 1
The first course in the doctoral level qualitative research courses that I developed and have been teaching for several years is entitled: Qualitative Research (an introduction) is currently offered every fall semester. The course is organized around four major assignments: Highly Collaborative Assignments: Interactive Book Presentation Discussion leading of assigned reading Independently... Read More
Interactive Book Presentation Assignment: Course 2
My doctoral level Advanced Qualitative Research Design and Analysis Course (course 2 in series, offered every summer session) is organized around four course assignments: Leading dialogue, Research notebook, Interactive Book Presentation, and a “Mini” research proposal I’ve posted about books available for selection for the The Interactive Book Presentation.... Read More
