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Summary: Concise, Informative, Organized
Review: Qualititative research is far more than asking a prescribed list of questions. However, the interview is key and core to learning what the researcher wants to know."Interviewing as Qualitative Research" by Irving Seidman is a concise but informative book explaining the whole process clearly. In fact, the strength of the book is not so much the content -- other books say the same things -- but the presentation. Seidman planned the book well, and subjected it to careful editing and organization. Despite its short length, it is well-outlined, with a complete contents area, index, and eight-page reference section. Chapters include (each has several subsections listed below):
* Why Interview?
* A Structure For In-Depth Phenomonologicsl Interviewing
* Proposing Research: From Mind To Paper To Action
* Establishing Access To, Making Contact With, And Selecting Participants
* Affirming Informed Consent
* Technique Isn't Everything, But It Is A Lot
* Interviewing As A Relationship
* Analyzing, Interpreting, And Sharing Interview Material I fully recommend "Interviewing as Qualitative Research" by Irving Seidman. Anthony Trendl
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Summary: Concise, Informative, Organized
Review: Qualititative research is far more than asking a prescribed list of questions. However, the interview is key and core to learning what the researcher wants to know. "Interviewing as Qualitative Research" by Irving Seidman is a concise but informative book explaining the whole process clearly. In fact, the strength of the book is not so much the content -- other books say the same things -- but the presentation. Seidman planned the book well, and subjected it to careful editing and organization. Despite its short length, it is well-outlined, with a complete contents area, index, and eight-page reference section. Chapters include (each has several subsections listed below):
* Why Interview?
* A Structure For In-Depth Phenomonologicsl Interviewing
* Proposing Research: From Mind To Paper To Action
* Establishing Access To, Making Contact With, And Selecting Participants
* Affirming Informed Consent
* Technique Isn't Everything, But It Is A Lot
* Interviewing As A Relationship
* Analyzing, Interpreting, And Sharing Interview Material I fully recommend "Interviewing as Qualitative Research" by Irving Seidman. Anthony Trendl
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Summary: A great resource for starting out with qualitative research.
Review: Seidman's book is clear, thorough, and thoughtful. I thought it provided a great introduction to doing in-depth interviews and turning those interviews into useful qualitative data.
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Summary: A classic
Review: Well written, engaging, and intelligent. I use this book to teach two different graduate classes--it's great!
Rating:
Summary: A classic
Review: Well written, engaging, and intelligent. I use this book to teach two different graduate classes--it's great!
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