The field of qualitative research/qualitative inquiry is enormously wide. The meta-discourse – of handbooks, textbooks, journal articles, book chapters etc. – is still growing . One gets to the impression that there is more writing about research (technique) than writing up of actual research (studies). I think this is a mirage – but this mirage is pointing to a serious problem.
While the "landscape of qualitative research" is characterized by its heterogeneity, there is also a coherent discussion about research paradigms and techniques. Just as many studies referring to qualitative research paradigms and techniques have been published, but there is a) no way to read them all, b) no central forum/discussion/catalogue representing them, and c) a wide variance of 'quality' of those 'qualitative research studies'. Which contemporary studies/pieces of work make in your opinion a difference?
So here comes my question:
Which piece(s) of work have a positive impact on you? Whether it is a) due to their exemplary 'craftsmanship' in qualitative research techniques, b) because they stand out as pieces of literature, or c) because of the relevance of the insights they provide (or all combined). In my opinion, these are crucial factors for recommending a book or article. To rephrase my question once again: Which piece(s) of work in qualitative research excite you?
Thank you for reading – and answering!
All the best for you!
Mic Ernst-Heidenreich
P.S.
Two and a half years ago, I already asked this question in a similar form. I am once again very excited about your answers and also eager for new interesting insights.
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