The aim of this module is further to develop students knowledge of the principles underlying qualitative research design, to enable them to gain an advanced level understanding of, and expertise in the use of, the key methods of qualitative data generation and to develop skills in qualitative analysis and interpretation. In addition to a more analytical grasp of the issues in relation to these areas, students skills will also be developed through exploring their use in the context of ongoing and completed research.
Module learning outcomes
On completion of this module students should:
be able to distinguish between method and design, data generation, analysis and interpretation
have a comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of the collection and analysis of the principal forms of qualitative methods and the types of data they generate
be able to analyse and interpret different forms of qualitative data
an appreciation of the range of research domains and issues to which these methodological techniques apply, including their application to practical research
Assessment
Task
Length
% of module mark
Essay/coursework Essay
N/A
100
Special assessment rules
None
Reassessment
Task
Length
% of module mark
Essay/coursework Essay
N/A
100
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Indicative reading
These should be consulted throughout the module
Atkinson, P. and Delamont, S. (eds) (2011) Sage Qualitative Research Methods, L.A.: Sage
Bailey, C. A. (2007) A Guide to Qualitative Field Research, London: Pine Forge Press
Barbour, R. (2006) Introducing Qualitative Research, London: Sage
Bryman, A. (2008) Social Research Methods, Oxford: Oxford University Press
Bryman, A. (ed) (2007) Qualitative Research 2, L.A.: Sage
Bryman, A. and Burgess, R. (eds) (1999) Qualitative Research 1, London: Sage
Denzin, N. K. and Lincoln, Y. S. (2000) The Qualitative Inquiry Reader, Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage
Denzin, N. and Lincoln, Y. S. (2011) The Sage Handbook of Qualitative Research, L.A.: Sage
Flick, U. (2002) An Introduction to Qualitative Research, London: Sage
Flick, U. (2007) Designing Qualitative Research, London: Sage
Hesse-Biber, S. N. (2011) The Practice of Qualitative Research, London: Sage
Liamputtong, P. (2009) Researching the Vulnerable, L.A.:Sage
Liamputtong, P. (2010) Qualitative Research Methods, Oxford: Oxford University Press
Mason, J. (2002) Qualitative Researching, London: Sage
May, T. (ed) (2002) Qualitative Research in Action, London: Sage
Morse, J. and Richards, L. (2002) Read Me First: a Users Guide to Qualitative Methods, London: Sage
Padgett, D. (2008) Qualitative Methods in Social Work Research, London: Sage
Schwandt, T. A. (2001) Dictionary of Qualitative Inquiry, London: Sage
Shaw, I. and Gould, N. (2001) Qualitative Research in Social Work, London: Sage
Sherman, E. and Reid, W. (eds) (1994) Qualitative Research in Social Work, New York: Columbia University Press
Silverman, D. (2010) Doing Qualitative Research: a Practical Handbook, London: Sage
Silverman, D. (2011) Qualitative Research: Issues of Theory, Method and Practice, L.A.: Sage
Thomas, J. (1993) Doing Critical Ethnography, London: Sage