Breaking Out from the Shadow: The Question of Criteria in Qualitative Research

Breaking Out from the Shadow: The Question of Criteria in Qualitative Research

"Goodness" is offered here as new language for judging qualitative research. Goodness requires that elements of the meaning making process are illustrated; epistemological and theoretical foundations are linked to the selected methodology; and that the method of data collection and its ana...

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Published in:Journal of college student development Vol. 43; no. 4; p. 446
Main Authors: Arminio, Jan L, Hultgren, Francine H
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: 01-07-2002
Subjects:
Epistemology
Evaluation Criteria
Qualitative Research
Research Methodology
Student Personnel Services
Theory Practice Relationship
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Summary:"Goodness" is offered here as new language for judging qualitative research. Goodness requires that elements of the meaning making process are illustrated; epistemological and theoretical foundations are linked to the selected methodology; and that the method of data collection and its analysis are clear, offering new understanding that leads to improved practice. (Contains 43 references.) (Author)
ISSN:0897-5264