Grant, Aimee
Doing Excellent Social Research with Documents: Practical Examples and Guidance for Qualitative Researchers
- ISBN 13:
- 9781138038660
- author:
- Grant, Aimee
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 194
- Dimensions:
- 23.5 x 15.9 centimetres (0.34 kg
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Doing Excellent Social Research with Documents provides practical guidance for students and researchers using documents as data. By examining six real-world research projects, this book helps you develop your skills in critically reading and analyzing documents.
The book is organized into two sections, covering documents found in isolation from their authors and those used in conjunction with primary research. Each chapter guides you through the process of developing research questions, considering bias and quality, and undertaking analysis using various strategies.
With a focus on documentary analysis approaches, this practical guide enables you to examine and understand the practices and value of different methods. Whether you're conducting qualitative research or working with documents as data, Doing Excellent Social Research with Documents offers methodical guidance to help you achieve your research goals.