Qualitative Research and Case Studies

Course aim

This research methods course provides students with the skills to collect data, analyse and evaluate a situation using theoretical insights and to write case study results.

Course content

Case study critique; types of cases and their purposes; Identification of a suitable case and case situations; understanding the role of theory in case research and an introduction to possible theory; data collection; qualitative data analysis using NVivo; case writing skills; ethical issues and approvals.

Textbook(s)

Naumes W & Naumes, M 2006, The Art and Craft of Case Writing, 2nd, M.E. Sharpe, New York

Leenders, M, Mauffette-Leenders, L & Erskine, 2001, Writing Cases, 4th, Richard Ivey, London, Ontario.

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Individual Assignment - case background to students' case, Individual Case critique, Individual Open Book Examination

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.250
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