Assigned Readings
Crix, Ch. 2-3

Silverman, D. (2005) "Selecting a topic" p. 77-94 in Doing Qualitative Research, Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks. E-reserve.

Pidgeon, N. & Henwood, K. (2004) Grounded theory. In M. Hardy and A. Bryman (Eds.), Handbook of Data Analysis (pp. 625-648). London: Sage Publications. E-reserve.

Recommended Readings
Shoemaker et al., Ch. 2, 3, & 8

Bryman, A. & Cramer, D. (2004) Constructing variables. In M. Hardy and A. Bryman (Eds.), Handbook of Data Analysis (pp. 17-34). London: Sage Publications.

Walker, C.A. (2002) Making assumptions explicit. Journal of Theory Constructing & Testing 7(2), 37-38.

Nelson, D.B. (2002) Family functioning measures: convergent and discriminant validity. Journal of Theory Constructing & Testing 7(1), 18-26.

Bryman, A. & Cramer, D. (2004) Qualitative research and the postmodern turn. In M. Hardy and A. Bryman (Eds.), Handbook of Data Analysis (pp. 667-681). London: Sage Publications.

Kushner, K.E. & Morrow, R. (2003) Ground theory, feminist theory, critical theory: Toward theoretical triangulation. Advances in Nursing Science 26 (1), 30-43.

Van T Klooster, S.A., Van Asselt, M.B. & Koenis, S.P. (2002) Beyond the essential contestation: construction and deconstruction of regional identity. Ethics, Place & Environment 5(2), 109-121.

Discussion Guide
Learning Guide for Research Question

Other Advance Preparation
Bring the article that you read for the group exercise two weeks ago (September 10) to class with you.

Bring a copy of Assignment 3 to class with you.

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