Qualitative Pathways for Publication

Navigating qualitative pathways is not an easy task. This book offers a very comprehensive guide to diverse qualitative pathways from theories, episto/ontologies, lexicon, methods, quality and ethics discussion to the nuts and bolts of inquiry practice. Read this welcoming guide to help you to travel different qualitative paths and make informed decisions when travelling. – Mirka Koro, professor, Mary Lou Fulton Teacher’s College, Arizona State UniversityQualitative Pathways for Publication: A Guidebook for Scientists is now the go-to resource for writing qualitative research in the sciences. While some qualitative texts focus on the pragmatics of writing, Dr. Isaac’s book uniquely combines theory and pragmatics to help qualitative researchers, from learners to experts, craft deeply analytic, creative, evocative, and coherently theorized write-ups. Qualitative Pathways for Publication: A Guidebook for Scientists is a must-have for anyone’s qualitative library! – Jennifer R. Wolgemuth, professor, University of South FloridaStructure provides a pathway for coherence,” from Isaac’s Qualitative Pathways for Publication defines the text. Experienced and novice researchers hoping to avoid a false sense of rigor, a “fast food” qualitative approach, are given tools, referencing seminal authors in the field, to conduct sound qualitative research worthy of publication. Looking to bridge the quant/qual divide, Isaac identified a need and filled it brilliantly! – Randy Hetherington, EdD, associate professor, School of Education, University of PortlandQualitative Pathways for Publication makes qualitative research accessible for scientists engaging in qualitative research. This book is an essential tool, delivering practical insights and a comprehensive exploration of qualitative theory and methodology in STEM fields. – Lydia Ross, assistant professor, Arizona State University

Carol Isaac is associate professor of research at Mercer University–Atlanta. She has taught qualitative methods for twenty years to graduate students, scholars, and physician-scientists.