The Best of the Marshall Memo

The Best of the Marshall Memo
Author: Kim Marshall
Publisher:
Total Pages: 388
Release: 2019-08
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781948796835

For years, Kim Marshall and Jenn David-Lang have been considered "designated readers," curating ideas and research for busy frontline educators. Kim's weekly Marshall Memo summarizes the best articles from more than sixty magazines and journals.

Qualitative Research

Qualitative Research
Author: Stephen D. Lapan
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 443
Release: 2011-11-09
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1118118855

The authors—noted scholars and researchers—provide an up-to-date guide to qualitative study design, data collection, analysis, and reporting. Step by step, the authors explain a range of methodologies and methods for conducting qualitative research focusing on how they are applied when conducting an actual study. The book includes methods of data collection, specific approaches to qualitative research, and current issues in the field. Specifically, chapters cover the methods, designs, and analyses related to the methodologies of history, case study, program evaluation, ethnography, autoethnography, narrative, life histories, emancipatory discourses, feminist perspectives, African American inquiry, indigenous studies, and practitioner qualitative research.

Advances in Patient Safety

Advances in Patient Safety
Author: Kerm Henriksen
Publisher:
Total Pages: 526
Release: 2005
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

v. 1. Research findings -- v. 2. Concepts and methodology -- v. 3. Implementation issues -- v. 4. Programs, tools and products.

A Practical Guide for Policy Analysis

A Practical Guide for Policy Analysis
Author: Eugene Bardach
Publisher: CQ Press
Total Pages: 203
Release: 2015-08-19
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1483359476

In the Fifth Edition of A Practical Guide for Policy Analysis: The Eightfold Path to More Effective Problem Solving, Eugene Bardach and new co-author Eric Patashnik draw on more than 40 years of experience teaching students to be effective, accurate, and persuasive policy analysts. This bestselling handbook presents dozens of concrete tips, interesting case studies, and step-by-step strategies that are easily applicable for the budding analyst as well as the seasoned professional. In this new edition, Bardach and Patashnik update many examples to reflect the shifting landscape of policy issues. A new section with advice on how to undertake policy design in addition to making policy choices makes the book even more engaging. Readers will also appreciate a sample document of real world policy analysis, suggestions for developing creative, "out-of-the-box" solutions, and tips for working with clients.

Analyzing and Interpreting Qualitative Research

Analyzing and Interpreting Qualitative Research
Author: Charles Vanover
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Total Pages: 505
Release: 2021-04-08
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1544395884

Drawing on the expertise of major names in the field, this text provides comprehensive coverage of the key methods for analyzing, interpreting, and writing up qualitative research in a single volume.

Writing a Legal Memo

Writing a Legal Memo
Author: John Bronsteen
Publisher:
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2006
Genre: Law
ISBN:

This legal writing book is designed to help students learn the basic elements of writing a legal memo.

The Coding Manual for Qualitative Researchers

The Coding Manual for Qualitative Researchers
Author: Johnny Saldana
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2009-02-19
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1446200124

The Coding Manual for Qualitative Researchers is unique in providing, in one volume, an in-depth guide to each of the multiple approaches available for coding qualitative data. In total, 29 different approaches to coding are covered, ranging in complexity from beginner to advanced level and covering the full range of types of qualitative data from interview transcripts to field notes. For each approach profiled, Johnny Saldaña discusses the method’s origins in the professional literature, a description of the method, recommendations for practical applications, and a clearly illustrated example.

Research Design

Research Design
Author: Patricia Leavy
Publisher: Guilford Publications
Total Pages: 346
Release: 2022-11-18
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1462548970

With a new chapter on the literature review, this accessible step-by-step guide to using the five major approaches to research design is now in a thoroughly revised second edition. The prior edition's user-friendly features are augmented by a new companion website with worksheets keyed to each chapter. For each approach, the text presents a template for a research proposal and explains how to conceptualize and fill in every section. Interdisciplinary research examples draw on current events and social justice issues. Unique coverage includes hot topics--replication studies, data sharing, and preregistration; tailoring proposals to different audiences; and more. Terminology commonly used in each approach is identified and key moments of ethical decision making are flagged. The book includes a general introduction to social research, an in-depth discussion of ethics, and a chapter on how to begin a research study. New to This Edition *New or expanded discussions of theory and literature in quantitative research, replication studies, preregistration of research, the critical paradigm in qualitative research, mixed methods research, approaching different kinds of organizations in community-based participatory research, and more. *Chapter on the literature review, including the ethics of citational practices. *Companion website with worksheets to aid in learning and practicing each chapter's key concepts. *Updated examples, references, and recommended readings throughout. Pedagogical Features *Multiple "Review Stops" in each chapter--quick quizzes with answer keys. *End-of-chapter writing exercises, research activities, and suggested resources. *Bolded key terms and an end-of-book glossary. *Boxed tips from experts in the respective approaches. *Pointers to downloadable worksheets throughout the chapters. *Author-created PowerPoints and chapter tests with answer keys available to instructors using the book in a course.

Reviewing Qualitative Research in the Social Sciences

Reviewing Qualitative Research in the Social Sciences
Author: Audrey Trainor
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 250
Release: 2013
Genre: Education
ISBN: 041589347X

This book provides a useful guide for researchers, reviewers, and consumers who are charged with judging the quality of qualitative studies.

Info Memo

Info Memo
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 20
Release: 1989
Genre: Blood cholesterol
ISBN: