Qualitative research in applied linguistics :  a practical introduction / 
edited by Juanita Heigham and Robert A. Crocker. 
 - xvi, 329 pages :  illustrations ;  22 cm 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/> Overview --  Introduction to Qualitative Research /  What Makes 'Qualitative' Research? /  Qualitative Research Approaches --  Narrative Inquiry /  Case Study /  Ethnography /  Action Research /  Mixed Methods /  Qualitative Data Collection Methods --  Observation /  Interviews /  Open-Response Items in Questionnaires /  Introspection Techniques /  Discourse Analysis /  Practical Issues --  Ethics and Trustworthiness /  Writing up Your Research /  R.Croker --  D.Freeman --  G.Murray --  M.Hood --  J.Heigham & K.Sakui --  A.Burns --  N.V.Ivankova & J.W.Creswell --  N.Cowie --  K.Richards --  J.D.Brown --  S.L.McKay --  A.Lazaraton --  S.Rallis & G.Rossman --  C.Casanave.  Part I.  Part II.  Part III.  Part IV. 
<br/><br/> "Using a reader-friendly, structured approach, Qualitative Research in Applied Linguistics: A Practical Introduction presents an easy-to-follow and straightforward guide to qualitative inquiry. Written by leading authors in a clear, informal style, it is an essential companion for graduate students and practicing teachers embarking on their first qualitative research study in applied linguistics. The ten central chapters introduce core qualitative research approaches and commonly used data collection methods."--Publisher's website. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0230219527 9780230219526 0230219535 9780230219533 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Applied linguistics--Research
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>P129 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>418.0072