Evaluating Qualitative Research: Expert Insights and Best Practices

Qualitative researchers often find themselves engrossed in journal articles, serving on academic committees, and making crucial decisions on conference proposals and grant applications. However, the best practices for evaluating qualitative research have received little attention over the past few decades. Evaluating Qualitative Research, authored by Jeasik Cho, aims to fill this gap by providing expert advice on how to assess the merit of qualitative research within the academic community.

As one of the pioneering works in this field, Cho’s book constructs a typology of evaluation by examining actual data collected from various websites and relevant journals. By analyzing established review guidelines and assessment tools from a range of journals, Cho identifies the core criteria that stand out among these tools. This enables readers to confidently agree upon the standards for evaluating qualitative research, not just for their own work but for the broader academic community as well.

Evaluating Qualitative Research is part of the Understanding Qualitative Research series and offers a comprehensive guide for academics, researchers, and students seeking to improve their understanding and application of qualitative research methods. Published by Oxford University Press in November 2017, this paperback edition spans 152 pages and is available in English. The ISBN-10 is 0199330018, and the ISBN-13 is 978-0199330010. With dimensions of 8.3 x 0.4 x 5.5 inches, this book is an essential resource for those looking to enhance their qualitative research evaluation skills.