Document Analysis as a Qualitative Research Method
Abstract and Figures. This article examines the function of documents as a data source in qualitative research and discusses document analysis procedure in the context of actual research ...
Document Review as a Qualitative Research Data Collection Method for
Abstract. This case study is an introduction to the use of a document checklist as part of a qualitative research method of document review. Details are provided on the types of documents that can be utilized in a document review; the advantages and disadvantages of using document review as a research data collection method; description of how to design, implement, analyze, and present ...
Document Analysis
As a qualitative method, document analysis is defined as a systematic procedure for reviewing and evaluating documents that entails finding, selecting, appraising (making sense of), and synthesizing data contained within them (Bowen, 2009).Documents are more complex than just being content containers; they are social products of collective, organized action (Prior, 2003).
Conducting a Qualitative Document Analysis
document analysis is a valuable research method, one would expect to find a wide variety of literature on this topic. Unfortunately, the literature on documentary research is scant. This paper is designed to close the gap in the literature on conducting a qualitative document analysis by focusing on the
Document review in qualitative research: What to consider
Important Considerations for Document Review in Qualitative Research. In qualitative document analysis, several important considerations help ensure effective and insightful findings. Firstly, the selection of documents is critical. Researchers should prioritize documents that are relevant, credible, and rich in information.
Sage Research Methods Cases Part 1
The case details four phases of conducting a document review: (a) finding documents, (b) selecting documents, (c) appraising documents and their content, and (d) synthesizing and analyzing data from documents. Within each phase, practical evidence is provided to support using document reviews in a structured way as a qualitative research method.
Document analysis in health policy research: the READ approach
The READ approach. The READ approach to document analysis is a systematic procedure for collecting documents and gaining information from them in the context of health policy studies at any level (global, national, local, etc.). The steps consist of: (1) ready your materials, (2) extract data, (3) analyse data and (4) distil your findings.
"Conducting a Qualitative Document Analysis" by Hani Morgan
Abstract. Document analysis has been an underused approach to qualitative research. This approach can be valuable for various reasons. When used to analyze pre-existing texts, this method allows researchers to conduct studies they might otherwise not be able to complete. Some researchers may not have the resources or time needed to do field ...
Document Analysis as a Qualitative Research Method
Abstract. This article examines the function of documents as a data source in qualitative research and discusses document analysis procedure in the context of actual research experiences. Targeted to research novices, the article takes a nuts‐and‐bolts approach to document analysis. It describes the nature and forms of documents, outlines ...
Conducting a Qualitative Document Analysis
According to Morgan (2022), document analysis is defined as a qualitative research method that examines documents such as books, background papers, brochures, letters and manuals to find meaning ...
How to use and assess qualitative research methods
Qualitative research is defined as "the study of the nature of phenomena", including "their quality, ... Document study (also called document analysis) refers to the review by the researcher of written materials . These can include personal and non-personal documents such as archives, annual reports, guidelines, policy documents, diaries ...
Document Review as a Qualitative Research Data Collection Method for
DOI: 10.4135/9781473957435 Corpus ID: 63132407; Document Review as a Qualitative Research Data Collection Method for Teacher Research @inproceedings{Bretschneider2017DocumentRA, title={Document Review as a Qualitative Research Data Collection Method for Teacher Research}, author={Pamela J. Bretschneider and Stefanie Cirilli and Tracey Jones and Shannon Lynch and Natalie Wilson}, year={2017 ...
Document Analysis as a Qualitative Research Method
Document Analysis as a Qualitative Research Method Glenn A. Bowen Bowen, Glenn A., 2009, 'Document Analysis as a Qualitative Research Method', Qualitative Research Journal, vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 27-40. DOI 10.3316/QRJ0902027. This is a peer-reviewed article. WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY ABSTRACT This article examines the function of documents as a ...
Document Review
A document review is a process that entails the collection and interpretation of relevant documents for research purposes. There are various documents that may be reviewed using this method and may vary in format, type, purpose, and its initial development. ... Qualitative Research Journal, 9(2), 27-40. doi: 10.3316/qrj0902027. Review Guide ...
An Introduction to Document Analysis
Triad 3. Introduction. Document analysis is a form of qualitative research in which documents are interpreted by the researcher to give voice and meaning around an assessment topic (Bowen, 2009). Analyzing documents incorporates coding content into themes similar to how focus group or interview transcripts are analyzed (Bowen,2009).
PDF Evaluation Briefs No 18
Evaluation: Document Review No. 18 | updated August 2018 This brief describes document review as a data collection method for evaluation. It includes a basic overview of ... Engaging in Qualitative Research Methods: Opportunities for Prevention and Health Promotion. LeConté J. Dill, DrPH, MPH.
What Is Qualitative Research?
Revised on September 5, 2024. Qualitative research involves collecting and analyzing non-numerical data (e.g., text, video, or audio) to understand concepts, opinions, or experiences. It can be used to gather in-depth insights into a problem or generate new ideas for research. Qualitative research is the opposite of quantitative research, which ...
Document analysis in health policy research: the READ approach
The READ (Ready materials, Extract data, Analyse data, Distil) approach provides a step-by-step guide to conducting document analysis for qualitative policy research. The READ approach can be adapted to different purposes and types of research, two examples of which are presented in this article, with sample tools in the Supplementary Materials.
PDF Qualitative Research Journal
In relation to other qualitative research methods, document analysis has both advantages and limitations. Let us look first at the advantages. Efficient method: Document analysis is less time-consuming and therefore more efficient than other research methods. It requires data selection, instead of data collection.
Qualitative Research: Data Collection, Analysis, and Management
In this article, we review some principles of the collection, analysis, and management of qualitative data to help pharmacists interested in doing research in their practice to continue their learning in this area. Qualitative research can help researchers to access the thoughts and feelings of research participants, which can enable ...
Methodological Guidance Paper: The Craft of Conducting a Qualitative Review
This methodological guidance paper discusses the craft of reviewing qualitative research for a systematic review. Qualitative research is an expansive and wide-ranging domain that includes research from different disciplines, for different purposes, following different methodological traditions, and employing a variety of data collection and analysis methods.
Document Review as a Qualitative Research Data Collection Method for
This case study is an introduction to the use of a document checklist as part of a qualitative research method of document review. Details are provided on the types of documents that can be utilized in a document review; the advantages and disadvantages of using document review as a research data collection method; description of how to design, implement, analyze, and present documents used to ...
Document Analysis
The points raised below draw heavily on the work of Glenn A. Bowen ('Document Analysis as a Qualitative Research Method') Document analysis is a systematic procedure for reviewing or evaluating documents—both printed and electronic (computer-based and Internet-transmitted) material. Documents that may be used for systematic evaluation as ...
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Abstract and Figures. This article examines the function of documents as a data source in qualitative research and discusses document analysis procedure in the context of actual research ...
Abstract. This case study is an introduction to the use of a document checklist as part of a qualitative research method of document review. Details are provided on the types of documents that can be utilized in a document review; the advantages and disadvantages of using document review as a research data collection method; description of how to design, implement, analyze, and present ...
As a qualitative method, document analysis is defined as a systematic procedure for reviewing and evaluating documents that entails finding, selecting, appraising (making sense of), and synthesizing data contained within them (Bowen, 2009).Documents are more complex than just being content containers; they are social products of collective, organized action (Prior, 2003).
document analysis is a valuable research method, one would expect to find a wide variety of literature on this topic. Unfortunately, the literature on documentary research is scant. This paper is designed to close the gap in the literature on conducting a qualitative document analysis by focusing on the
Important Considerations for Document Review in Qualitative Research. In qualitative document analysis, several important considerations help ensure effective and insightful findings. Firstly, the selection of documents is critical. Researchers should prioritize documents that are relevant, credible, and rich in information.
The case details four phases of conducting a document review: (a) finding documents, (b) selecting documents, (c) appraising documents and their content, and (d) synthesizing and analyzing data from documents. Within each phase, practical evidence is provided to support using document reviews in a structured way as a qualitative research method.
The READ approach. The READ approach to document analysis is a systematic procedure for collecting documents and gaining information from them in the context of health policy studies at any level (global, national, local, etc.). The steps consist of: (1) ready your materials, (2) extract data, (3) analyse data and (4) distil your findings.
Abstract. Document analysis has been an underused approach to qualitative research. This approach can be valuable for various reasons. When used to analyze pre-existing texts, this method allows researchers to conduct studies they might otherwise not be able to complete. Some researchers may not have the resources or time needed to do field ...
Abstract. This article examines the function of documents as a data source in qualitative research and discusses document analysis procedure in the context of actual research experiences. Targeted to research novices, the article takes a nuts‐and‐bolts approach to document analysis. It describes the nature and forms of documents, outlines ...
According to Morgan (2022), document analysis is defined as a qualitative research method that examines documents such as books, background papers, brochures, letters and manuals to find meaning ...
Qualitative research is defined as "the study of the nature of phenomena", including "their quality, ... Document study (also called document analysis) refers to the review by the researcher of written materials . These can include personal and non-personal documents such as archives, annual reports, guidelines, policy documents, diaries ...
DOI: 10.4135/9781473957435 Corpus ID: 63132407; Document Review as a Qualitative Research Data Collection Method for Teacher Research @inproceedings{Bretschneider2017DocumentRA, title={Document Review as a Qualitative Research Data Collection Method for Teacher Research}, author={Pamela J. Bretschneider and Stefanie Cirilli and Tracey Jones and Shannon Lynch and Natalie Wilson}, year={2017 ...
Document Analysis as a Qualitative Research Method Glenn A. Bowen Bowen, Glenn A., 2009, 'Document Analysis as a Qualitative Research Method', Qualitative Research Journal, vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 27-40. DOI 10.3316/QRJ0902027. This is a peer-reviewed article. WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY ABSTRACT This article examines the function of documents as a ...
A document review is a process that entails the collection and interpretation of relevant documents for research purposes. There are various documents that may be reviewed using this method and may vary in format, type, purpose, and its initial development. ... Qualitative Research Journal, 9(2), 27-40. doi: 10.3316/qrj0902027. Review Guide ...
Triad 3. Introduction. Document analysis is a form of qualitative research in which documents are interpreted by the researcher to give voice and meaning around an assessment topic (Bowen, 2009). Analyzing documents incorporates coding content into themes similar to how focus group or interview transcripts are analyzed (Bowen,2009).
Evaluation: Document Review No. 18 | updated August 2018 This brief describes document review as a data collection method for evaluation. It includes a basic overview of ... Engaging in Qualitative Research Methods: Opportunities for Prevention and Health Promotion. LeConté J. Dill, DrPH, MPH.
Revised on September 5, 2024. Qualitative research involves collecting and analyzing non-numerical data (e.g., text, video, or audio) to understand concepts, opinions, or experiences. It can be used to gather in-depth insights into a problem or generate new ideas for research. Qualitative research is the opposite of quantitative research, which ...
The READ (Ready materials, Extract data, Analyse data, Distil) approach provides a step-by-step guide to conducting document analysis for qualitative policy research. The READ approach can be adapted to different purposes and types of research, two examples of which are presented in this article, with sample tools in the Supplementary Materials.
In relation to other qualitative research methods, document analysis has both advantages and limitations. Let us look first at the advantages. Efficient method: Document analysis is less time-consuming and therefore more efficient than other research methods. It requires data selection, instead of data collection.
In this article, we review some principles of the collection, analysis, and management of qualitative data to help pharmacists interested in doing research in their practice to continue their learning in this area. Qualitative research can help researchers to access the thoughts and feelings of research participants, which can enable ...
This methodological guidance paper discusses the craft of reviewing qualitative research for a systematic review. Qualitative research is an expansive and wide-ranging domain that includes research from different disciplines, for different purposes, following different methodological traditions, and employing a variety of data collection and analysis methods.
This case study is an introduction to the use of a document checklist as part of a qualitative research method of document review. Details are provided on the types of documents that can be utilized in a document review; the advantages and disadvantages of using document review as a research data collection method; description of how to design, implement, analyze, and present documents used to ...
The points raised below draw heavily on the work of Glenn A. Bowen ('Document Analysis as a Qualitative Research Method') Document analysis is a systematic procedure for reviewing or evaluating documents—both printed and electronic (computer-based and Internet-transmitted) material. Documents that may be used for systematic evaluation as ...