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Document Analysis as a Qualitative Research Method

Qualitative research journal, , Vol.9 (2), p.27-40 [Peer Reviewed Journal]

Emerald Group Publishing Limited ;Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2009 ;ISSN: 1443-9883 ;EISSN: 1448-0980 ;DOI: 10.3316/QRJ0902027

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  • Title:
    Document Analysis as a Qualitative Research Method
  • Author: Bowen, Glenn A
  • Subjects: Content analysis ; Documents ; Grounded theory ; Qualitative research ; Research methodology ; Thematic analysis ; Triangulation
  • Is Part Of: Qualitative research journal, , Vol.9 (2), p.27-40
  • Description: This article examines the function of documents as a data source in qualitative research and discusses document analysis procedure in the context of actual research experiences. Targeted to research novices, the article takes a nuts-and-bolts approach to document analysis. It describes the nature and forms of documents, outlines the advantages and limitations of document analysis, and offers specific examples of the use of documents in the research process. The application of document analysis to a grounded theory study is illustrated.
  • Publisher: Armidale: Emerald Group Publishing Limited
  • Language: English
  • Identifier: ISSN: 1443-9883
    EISSN: 1448-0980
    DOI: 10.3316/QRJ0902027
  • Source: AUTh Library subscriptions: ProQuest Central
    Alma/SFX Local Collection

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