TY  - GEN
AU  - Mann,Chris
AU  - Stewart,Fiona (jtauth)
TI  - Internet communication and qualitative research: a handbook for researching online
T2  - New technologies for social research series
SN  - 0761966277
U1  - 025.04 
PY  - 2000///
CY  - London
PB  - Sage Publications
KW  - Internet guides and online services
KW  - Internet
KW  - Quantitative research-Computer networks
KW  - Research-Computer networks
KW  - Research methods: general
KW  - Social research and statistics
KW  - Computer network resources
KW  - Internet (Computer network)
KW  - Computers
KW  - Reference
KW  - Computer Books: General
KW  - Composition & Creative Writing - Academic
KW  - Internet - General
KW  - Reference / Research
KW  - Research
KW  - Social Science / Research
KW  - Computer networks
KW  - Qualitative research
KW  - Social sciences
KW  - Computing: General
N1  - Paperback
N2  - Communication and Qualitative Research is the first textbook to examine the impact of Internet technology on qualitative research methods. Drawing on many pioneering studies using computer-mediated communication (CMC), the authors show how online researchers can employ Internet-based qualitative methods to collect rich, descriptive, contextually-situated data. They discuss the methodological, practical and theoretical considerations associated with such methods as in-depth online interviewing, virtual focus groups, and participant observation in virtual communities. This is a comprehensive and practical guide that: Reviews online research practice and basic Internet technology Looks in detail at the skills required by the online researcher Examines the ethical, confidentiality, security, and legal issues involved in online research Considers the theoretical challenges surrounding data collected in a "virtual venue" Addresses the social and cultural impact of researching online through a discussion of power, gender, and identity issues in the virtual world Internet Communication and Qualitative Research will be an indispensable guide for all students and researchers working in the digital age
ER  -