How to design, write and publish qualitative research for insight and impact / Charlotte Cloutier (professor of strategy, Department of Management, HEC Montréal, Canada), Ann Langley (professor emeritus, Department of Management, HEC Montréal, Canada and distinguished research environment professor, University of Warwick, UK) and Kevin Corley (professor of management, Department of Management and Entrepreneurship, Imperial Business School, London, UK).

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cloutier, Charlotte, author.

Langley, Ann, author.

Corley, Kevin, author.

Contributor:

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Series:

How to guides (Cheltenham, UK)

How to guides

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Qualitative research.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (264 pages)

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2026.

Summary:

"This book explores how authors can produce and communicate interesting, compelling and impactful qualitative research, providing practical guidance on how to develop novel and theoretically interesting insights sought after by academic journals. It outlines the key phases of the research process, from identifying research questions to achieving publication success, while considering the future trends likely to shape qualitative research in the coming years. Drawing on their extensive experience in publishing, reviewing and editing academic articles in the business and management field's top journals, Charlotte Cloutier, Ann Langley and Kevin Corley outline how to best cultivate, craft and polish the novel theoretical insights embedded in qualitative data. They adopt a unique approach to the research process by analyzing prior exemplary work and addressing common mistakes revealed in editorial and review letters issued by the editorial teams of leading journals. The authors offer strategies to navigate the iterative nature of qualitative inquiry, as well as guidance and advice for consistently producing high-quality outputs. This book is an essential resource for business and management, public administration, psychology and sociology scholars looking to improve their qualitative research skills. It is also a crucial read for both novice and experienced qualitative researchers across the social sciences wishing to gain deeper insights on the topic"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: Part I: Setting the scene

1. Crafting high-quality theory-driven qualitative research

2. What is theory?

3. What is quality?

Part II: Doing

4. Formulating research questions and joining conversations

5. Designing research for fit

6. Collecting good data

7. Thinking about data

8. Developing a contribution to theory

Part III: Writing

9. Writing the literature review for a qualitative study

10. Writing as a method for generating insight

11. Writing for publication

Part IV: Behind the scenes

12. Putting it all together

13. The future of qualitative research: Enduring tensions and new frontiers exemplars of qualitative research featured in the book

References.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on print record.

ISBN:

9781035331345 (e-book)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.