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Systematically introducing readers to over 30 coding techniques, this new edition is now supported by a brand new website with links to videos, example of approaches in action and downloadable transcripts with which to practice, making this book indispensable for all those doing qualitative research.

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Lecturers, request your electronic inspection copy

Johnny Salda¤;a´s unique and invaluable manual demystifies the qualitative coding process with a comprehensive assessment of different coding types, examples and exercises. The ideal reference for students, teachers, and practitioners of qualitative inquiry, it is essential reading across the social sciences and neatly guides you through the multiple approaches available for coding qualitative data.

Its wide array of strategies, from the more straightforward to the more complex, is skillfully explained and carefully exemplified providing a complete toolkit of codes and skills that can be applied to any research project. For each code Salda¤;a provides information about the method´s origin, gives a detailed description of the method, demonstrates its practical applications, and sets out a clearly illustrated example with analytic follow-up.

Now with a companion website, the book is supported by:

SAGE journal articles showing coding being applied to real research
Sample transcripts highlighting coding techniques
Links to CAQDAS sites to introduce relevant software
Practical student exercises Links to video and digital content
This international bestseller is an extremely usable, robust manual and is a must-have resource for qualitative researchers at all levels.

Click here for a listing of Johnny Salda¤;a´s upcoming workshops.

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Chapter One: An Introduction to Codes and Coding
Chapter Two: Writing Analytic Memos About Narrative and Visual Data
Chapter Three: First Cycle Coding Methods
Chapter Four: After First Cycle Coding
Chapter Five: Second Cycle Coding Methods
Chapter Six: After Second Cycle Coding
Appendix A: A Glossary of Coding Methods
Appendix B: A Glossary of Analytic Recommendations
Appendix C: Field Note, Interview Transcript, and Document Samples for Coding
Appendix D: Exercises and Activities for Coding and Qualitative Data Analytic Skill Development

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This book is a must for all fieldworkers who work closely with interview, narrative, and visual materials. It is thoughtful, well-written, and inclusive. The appendices alone are invaluable! Norman K. Denzin 20150924

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