Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri

I want to jot down the names of the book that I've read throughout qualification process. One of the books is "Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri" which is written by two valuable professors from METU-EDS. The book covers the qualitative research top to bottom. It is essential for those who wants to learn how and why to conduct qualitative research.

Yıldırım, A., & Şimşek, H. (2006). Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri (6th ed.). Ankara: Seçkin Yayınevi. 

Mixed Method

During my masters, I had already read this book. I have a copy with some notes in it. I am revising it these days. I should admit that, although one can learn about a research design by reading, no one can fully grasp the necessary knowledge for application without really applying research. But how? 

In brief, the book deals with mixed method as a research design and categorizes it under for themes: 

• triangulation design
• embedded design
• explanatory design 
• exploratory design 

26/02/2011 Saturday

It is really hard to go through a preparation perion for the qualificaiton exam. Although I had planned what to study previously, I couldn't have started studying. Today, at the end, I organized my notes, organized my desktop, revised my study plan and studied.

• How to Design and Evaluate Research in Education (initial chapters)

• Cilesiz, S. (in press). A phenomenological approach to experiences with technology: Current state, promise, and future directions for research. Educational Technology Research and Development. 

I really admired Şebnem Çilesiz (check out her web page) for her work. I wonder, whether I can write such a smooth, readable and valuable paper one day?

To be continued...