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Anecdote Research

Research Methods

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Anecdote Research

Research Methods

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Description

This open access book introduces anecdote research to new and experienced researchers by guiding them through its history, theory and underlying principles before delving into step-by-step practical guidance on how to do anecdote research.

Anecdote research is an innovative qualitative, narrative and phenomenologically-oriented research methodology that has now gained international recognition, sparking interest from a wide range of institutions, contexts and individuals. Anecdotes are concise, noteworthy stories in which particularly impactful events are condensed by the researcher from transcribed interviews, conversations and impromptu narratives. They can be used in a range of research contexts looking at meaningful recalled experiences, and are especially relevant for longitudinal studies.

The eBook editions of this book are available open access under a CC BY 4.0 license on bloomsburycollections.com. Open access was funded by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF).

Table of Contents

List of Figures
Series Editors' Foreword
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Part I: Understanding Anecdote Research
1. What Is Anecdote Research?
2. History of Origin and Positioning on Similar Approaches
3. Theoretical Foundations and Implications for Practice
Part II: Doing Anecdote Research
4. Starting Research with Conversations/Interviews
5. From Transcript to Anecdote
6. Resonance Reading and Reflecting Upon Anecdotes
Part III: Potentials of Anecdote Research and Outlook
7. Examples of Applications in Different Research Fields and Contexts
8. Looking Back and Ahead
References
Index

Product details

Bloomsbury Academic Test
Published Jul 10 2025
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 176
ISBN 9781350336780
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Illustrations 2 bw illus
Dimensions 9 x 5 inches
Series Bloomsbury Research Methods
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Hans Karl Peterlini

Hans Karl Peterlini is Professor of Education and…

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Gabriele Rathgeb

Gabriele Rathgeb is a teacher trainer and research…

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