1st Edition

Essentials of Accessible Grounded Theory

    144 Pages
    by Routledge

    144 Pages
    by Routledge

    Phyllis Noerager Stern and Caroline Porr provide the most accessible description of grounded theory methods to date in this brief, clear, and useful guide. Based on the foundational work of Barney Glaser, the volume reflects the complexity of conducting grounded theory research-- not something that can be done “by the numbers”-- while offering much-needed help to younger scholars and community-based researchers in using the method effectively in practice. Examples, exercises, references and a glossary provide important resources for the grounded-theory novice.

    Foreword by Massimiliano Tarozzi 7 Chapter 1. Why This Book? Chapter 2. Brief History of the World (of Science), Chapter 3. Ground Rules, Chapter 4. The Launch, Chapter 5. Building a Conceptual Framework, Chapter 6. Sharpening Your Grounded Theory Edge Chapter 7. How to Get Your Research Report Published, Chapter 8. Resources, Chapter 9. Concluding Thoughts: Bon Voyage, Appendix A: Theoretical Codes and a Career Trajectory, Appendix B: Glossary of Terms

    Biography

    Phyllis Noerager Stern, Caroline Jane Porr