Qualitative Pathways for Publication: A Guidebook for Scientists: Carol Isaac: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Qualitative Pathways for Publication

A Guidebook for Scientists

Qualitative Pathways for Publication

A Guidebook for Scientists

Description

Qualitative research cultivates exploratory ways of thinking that can serve as a vehicle to disseminate findings for researchers, scientists, and principal investigators. However, publishing requires an understanding of theoretical foundations. Researchers may know to use interviews as a method but failing to explicate theory risks reviewer rejection. Multitasking scholars need a succinct “nuts and bolts” approach. This book synthesizes major qualitative scholarship and translates it to scientists and researchers to achieve pathways to publication.
While succinct, this book is not rudimentary. There is a minimum amount researchers need to know to get qualitative research published—to read, write, and cite. This book supports scientists’ goal-oriented approach to translate scientific research into tangible benefits, improve quality of life, enhance efficiency, and solve practical problems faced by individuals and communities.

CONTENTS
List of Figures
List of Tables
Acknowledgments
Preface
Chapter 1: Foundations
Brief Beginnings of Qualitative Research
How is Qualitative Research Different?
The Four Elements of Qualitative Research
The Continuum
Qualitative Pathway
Pathway for Publication: Make a Decision
Chapter 2: A Study of the Qualitative Lexicon
Perspective: Methodological Coherence
A Study of Qualitative Terms
Study Exemplars
Thoughts About Getting Published
Pathway for Publication: Make a Decision
Chapter 3: Epistemology (The Big Three . . . or Four)
Who, Who Are You?
Research Paradigms
Objectivism
Pragmatism
Constructionism (and Its Variants)
Social Constructionism
Constructivism
Subjectivism
Final Thoughts About Epistemology
Pathway for Publication: Make a Decision
Chapter 4: Theoretical Frameworks
Theoretical Frameworks
Interpretivism
Hermeneutics
Symbolic Interactionism
Phenomenology
Marxism and …
A Historical Perspective
“All Things Critical”
Critical Race Theory
Feminism
Poststructuralism
Thoughts About Theoretical Perspectives
Pathway for Publication: Make a Decision
Chapter 5: Methodologies
Part 1: Coding Nuts and Bolts, Thematic, and Content Analysis
Computer-Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis Software (CAQDAS)
Coding Strategies
Thematic Analysis
Content Analysis
Part 2: Other Analytic Possibilities
Grounded Theory
Case Study
Ethnography
Phenomenology
Moustakas
van Manen
IPA
Narrative Analysis
Discourse Analysis
Critical Discourse Analysis
Comparing Three Methodologies
Mixed Methods
Summary
Pathway for Publication: Make a Decision
Chapter 6: Methods and Data Collection
Interviews
Internet Interviews
Writing Interview Questions
Focus Groups
Zoom Anyone?
Participant Observation
Documents and Archival Evidence
Social Media and Digital Research
Visual Methods
Ethical Considerations
Data Collection Sampling Strategies
Saturation: How Many Interviews?
Summary
Pathway for Publication: Make a Decision
Chapter 7: Verification Techniques and Ethical Concerns
More on Trustworthiness
Artificial Intelligence and Trustworthiness
Pathway for Publication: Make a Decision
Chapter 8: Nuts & Bolts: Putting it Together
Writing It Up
Summary
Pathway for Publication for Publication: Make a Decision
Chapter 9: Coda on Quality
Publishing Need to Know
Prescriptive Standards versus Checklists
Summary
Pathway for Publication: Make a Decision
Glossary
References

Product details

Published	Feb 22 2025
Format	Paperback
Edition	1st
Extent	190
ISBN	9781538197356
Imprint	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Illustrations	25 BW Illustrations, 3 BW Photos, 23 Tables, 64 Textboxes
Dimensions	9 x 6 inches
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing

Navigating qualitative pathways is not an easy task. This book offers a very comprehensive guide to diverse qualitative pathways from theories, episto/ontologies, lexicon, methods, quality and ethics discussion to the nuts and bolts of inquiry practice. Read this welcoming guide to help you to travel different qualitative paths and make informed decisions when travelling.

Mirka Koro, professor, Mary Lou Fulton Teacher's College, Arizona State University
Qualitative Pathways for Publication: A Guidebook for Scientists is now the go-to resource for writing qualitative research in the sciences. While some qualitative texts focus on the pragmatics of writing, Dr. Isaac's book uniquely combines theory and pragmatics to help qualitative researchers, from learners to experts, craft deeply analytic, creative, evocative, and coherently theorized write-ups. Qualitative Pathways for Publication: A Guidebook for Scientists is a must-have for anyone's qualitative library!

Jennifer R. Wolgemuth, professor, University of South Florida
Structure provides a pathway for coherence,” from Isaac’s Qualitative Pathways for Publication defines the text. Experienced and novice researchers hoping to avoid a false sense of rigor, a “fast food” qualitative approach, are given tools, referencing seminal authors in the field, to conduct sound qualitative research worthy of publication. Looking to bridge the quant/qual divide, Isaac identified a need and filled it brilliantly!

Randy Hetherington, EdD, associate professor, School of Education, University of Portland
Qualitative Pathways for Publication makes qualitative research accessible for scientists engaging in qualitative research. This book is an essential tool, delivering practical insights and a comprehensive exploration of qualitative theory and methodology in STEM fields.

Lydia Ross, assistant professor, Arizona State University