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Considering Perspectives
Qualitative Research - Emic perspective
● Emic means behaviour or beliefs that are meaningful to the
participant
● Origins in anthropology
● Subjective and personal orientation thus the paradigm shift
● Multiple constructed realities
● Occurs within the natural settings of the people whose
experiences are being explored
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● The researcher is the primary instrument of data collection
● Researcher is bound to show respect for participants (not
reifying)
● The research process changes both the researcher and the
participants
● The research philosophy and strategy is congruent with the
methodological and philosophical stance
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Inquiry
● Spend time reading and reflecting upon this section and
return to it when you begin writing assignments in order to
focus your ‘lens’ (perspective)
● I won’t mind if this changes throughout the course of your
writing--this would only reflect your thoughtful
consideration!
 Definitions
1. METHODOLOGY - the analysis of research rules
appropriate to a field of study or branch of knowledge
2. RESEARCH APPROACH - particular kind of (qualitative)
research study undertaken i.e. case study, narrative inquiry,
ethnography, action research etc.
3. METHODS - steps taken during a study
Page 45 - The Wheel of Research Choices
1. Once you have read and considered the philosophical
stances, consider the Wheel of Research Choices.
2. Again, don’t be too strict with yourself and attempt to push
yourself into something that doesn’t seem comfortable!
3. This is not meant to define the rest of your life--research is
a process. Email me or chat if you have questions.