Qualitative Communication Research Methods
Los Angeles et al.: Sage, 4th ed. (2018), xix, 494 pp.
ISBN 978-1-4522-5682-5 (pbk)
Other editions: 1st ed 1994, 2nd ed. 2002, 3rd ed. 2011
"Qualitative Communication Research Methods introduces readers to qualitative research in speech and mass communication. Award-winning scholars and authors Thomas R. Lindlof and Bryan C. Taylor guide readers through every step of the qualitative process, from developing research topics and questions through writing a final report. Readers are given numerous examples of work in the field to illustrate how studies are designed, carried out, written, evaluated, and related to theory. In addition to covering the theories and methods currently used in qualitative communication research, the authors also discuss important trends influencing the future of that research, helping readers make informed judgments about the significance and consequences of recent trends." (Publisher description)
1 Introduction to Qualitative Communication Research
2 The Diversity of Qualitative Research in Communication Subfields
3 Theoretical Traditions and Qualitative Communication Research
4 Design I: Planning Research Projects
5 Design II: Implementing Research Projects
6 Producing Data I: Participation, Observation, and Recording Communication
7 Producing Data II: Qualitative Interviewing
8 Producing Data III: Studying Materiality
9 Sensemaking I: Analyzing, Coding, and Managing Data
10 Sensemaking II: Creating, Evaluating, and Enhancing Interpretations of Data
11 Writing, Authoring, and Publishing
2 The Diversity of Qualitative Research in Communication Subfields
3 Theoretical Traditions and Qualitative Communication Research
4 Design I: Planning Research Projects
5 Design II: Implementing Research Projects
6 Producing Data I: Participation, Observation, and Recording Communication
7 Producing Data II: Qualitative Interviewing
8 Producing Data III: Studying Materiality
9 Sensemaking I: Analyzing, Coding, and Managing Data
10 Sensemaking II: Creating, Evaluating, and Enhancing Interpretations of Data
11 Writing, Authoring, and Publishing
