The Coding Manual for Qualitative Researchers 4/e

Part I: Coding Foundations Chapter 1: An Introduction to Codes and Coding Chapter 2: Fundamental Coding Methods and Techniques Chapter 3: Writing Analytic Memos about Narrative and Visual Data Part II: First Cycle Coding Methods Chapter 4: Selecting First Cycle Coding Methods Chapter 5: Grammatical Coding Methods Chapter 6: Elemental Coding Methods Chapter 7: Affective Coding Methods Chapter 8: Literary and Language Coding Methods Chapter 9: Exploratory Coding Methods Chapter 10: Procedural Coding Methods Chapter 11: Methods of Themeing the Data Part III: Second Cycle Coding Methods Chapter 12: Transitioning from First to Second Cycle Coding Methods Chapter 13: Second Cycle Grounded Theory Coding Methods Chapter 14: Second Cycle Cumulative Coding Methods Chapter 15: After First and Second Cycle Coding Methods

This coding manual is the best go-to text for qualitative data analysis, both for a manual approach and for computer-assisted analysis. It offers a range of coding strategies applicable to any research projects, written in accessible language, making this text highly practical as well as theoretically comprehensive. -- Brigitte Smit With this expanded fourth edition of The Coding Manual for Qualitative Researchers, Saldana has proved to be an exemplary archivist of the field of qualitative methods, whilst never losing sight of the practical issues involved in inducting new researchers to the variety of coding methods available to them. His text provides great worked examples which build up understanding, skills and confidence around coding for the new researcher, whilst also enhancing established researchers' grasp of the key principles of coding. -- Margaret Hogg Johnny Saldana's Coding Manual for Qualitative Researchers has been an indispensable resource for students, teachers and practitioners since it was first published in 2009. With its expanded contents, new coding methods and more intuitive structure, the fourth edition deserves a prominent place on every qualitative researcher's bookshelf. -- Steven A. Harvey An essential text for qualitative research training and fieldwork. Along with updated examples and applications, Saldana's fourth edition introduces multiple new coding methods, solidifying this as the most comprehensive, practical qualitative coding guide on the market today. -- Kait Atkins This book really is the coding manual for qualitative researchers, both aspiring and seasoned. The text is well-organized and thorough. With several new methods included in the fourth edition, this is an essential reference text for qualitative analysts. -- Erin Cooney