Online Interviews in Real Time
“This book is innovative because it not only does fills a gap in the qualitative research literature and resources for researchers and students, but also suggests that the use of the Internet to conduct interviews is appropriate for studying online and offline behaviors.” (Lorraine Williams 2011-09-23)“Qualitative researchers and research methods faculty will find this book both a useful and enjoyable addition to their libraries.” (Lorraine Williams 2011-09-23)“Some additional materials related to the topics of the book are available on the book’s website (www.sagepub.com/salmonsstudy). They are listed at the end of the book chapters. The resources on this website are updated regularly, because communication technologies may have changed significantly after the time of writing and publication of this book.” (Stanislava Stoyanova 2011-09-23)“This book is also useful for students, because each chapter includes discussions and assignments whose goal is to assist better understanding and preparation for the process of online interviewing.” (Stanislava Stoyanova 2011-09-23)“This is a very timely addition to the set of essential methodological texts that every qualitative researcher should have in their professional library. It covers an area where there as been little writing to date, it does so in a very read-friendly way, and it is comprehensive enough for even the novice reader, while still including the more senior researcher.”(Karen L. Tonso)“I would highly recommend any student contemplating a research project involving real time interviews to purchase the text for its excellent overview of relevant research to guide and support the choice of this methodology…”(Jill Sperandio)“Clarity of presentation, depth of coverage, excellent tables and figures….This book is informative and a pleasure to read. It has inspired me and I am excited about the prospect of teaching a course on online interviewing.”(Kim H. Knight)“I think the fact that the author has conducted online interviews, and selects and represents examples of research that use online interviews for discussion is a strength of the book. The author’s knowledge of technical information concerning how to use the tools of ICT is also an asset …”(Kathryn Roulston)“As a Ph.D. candidate in Educational Technology, my research on blended online learning design and the virtual classroom will benefit from conducting online interviews in their “natural setting” through synchronous technology. Doctor Salmon provides sound and timely methodological advice throughout the book both from a theoretical or a practical perspective and I highly recommend it.” (Annie St-Jacques)“I think you have happened on the wave of the future”(Allison Deegan)