Qualitative Research Methods for Everyone

An Essential Toolkit

Karen O’Reilly (Loughborough University)

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Policy Press
15 April 2025

Research methods: general; Social research & statistics

Whether you're a student, academic, or practitioner working in an applied setting, this text will lead you through the complex terrain of contemporary qualitative research methods.

Written by renowned sociologist Karen O'Reilly, the book distils decades of experience into a valuable toolkit of lessons and insights. Key highlights include:
* tackling challenging issues like how many interviews are enough and what does reflexivity look like in practice;
* a keen focus on what the time-constrained researcher needs to know, delivering essential knowledge efficiently and imaginatively;
* pedagogical features like dos and don'ts, neat summaries, and creative solutions.

Bridging theory and practice, and packed with a wealth of advice, useful tips and resources for further reading, this is the definitive guide to contemporary qualitative research for beginners and seasoned researchers.

By: Karen O’Reilly (Loughborough University)
Imprint: Policy Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 244mm, Width: 170mm,
ISBN: 9781447372141
ISBN 10: 144737214X
Pages: 252
Publication Date: 15 April 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

1. Designing a Qualitative Study: Getting Off on the Right Foot 2. Linking Research Questions, Methodologies and Methods 3. Being Ethical and Reflexive 4. Talking with Individuals and Doing Qualitative Interviews 5. Talking with People in Groups 6. Employing Ethnographic Methods 7. Being Creative with Methods, Online and Offline 8. Analysing and Interpreting 9. Communicating and Reporting

Karen O'Reilly is Emeritus Professor of Sociology at Loughborough University and a freelance qualitative research trainer.

Reviews for Qualitative Research Methods for Everyone: An Essential Toolkit

“This is a fantastic book, a 'must' read for all tutors, students and practitioners of qualitative research methods. Creative and innovative examples will inspire beginners as well as more experienced researchers. It is beautifully and clearly written and delivers an excellent toolkit across the entire trajectory from research design to communicating your findings. I will use and share it for years to come!” Maggie O'Neill, University College Cork “This is the perfect introduction to qualitative research. O'Reilly draws on her unparalleled talent and experience of undertaking and instructing in qualitative research to deliver this brilliantly lucid and outstandingly rigorous guide to the theory, practice and ethics of qualitative research. Packed with clear up-to-date discussions, fascinating examples, excellent tips and an accessible toolbox, this book is an essential go-to text for anyone interested in qualitative research.” Sarah Pink, Monash University