Designing & conducting ethnographic research

LeCompte, Margaret Diane. (Author). Schensul, Jean J. (Added Author).

Summary: "The Ethnographer's Toolkit begins with an overview volume that denies the enthographic enterprise, links research strategies to theoretical paradigms, and outlines the ways in which an ethnographic study can be designed. Using practical, straight-forward language, the authors of this volume then introduce readers to the enthnographic process of identifying issues, choices, and techniques covered in greater depth in other kit volumes, including chapters on the personal qualities of a good researcher and on research ethics."--Jacket.

Record details

ISBN: 0761989757
ISBN: 9780761989752
ISBN: 0761990429
ISBN: 9780761990420
Physical Description: print
xix, 220 pages ; 22 cm.
Publisher: Walnut Creek, Calif. : AltaMira Press, ©1999.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-210) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

1. What Is Ethnography? -- 2. When and Where Is Ethnography Used? -- 3. Paradigms for Thinking About Ethnographic Research -- 4. An Overview of Research Design -- 5. Choosing and Designing an Ethnographic Research Project -- 6. Collecting Ethnographic Data -- 7. Data Analysis: How Ethnographers Make Sense of Their Data -- 8. Who Should Do Ethnographic Investigation? -- 9. Ethical Treatment of Research Participants and Care for Human Relationships.