期刊名称：Anadolu Journal of Educational Sciences International
电子版ISSN：2146-4014
出版年度：2013
卷号：3
期号：1
出版社：Anadolu University
摘要：It is believed that through a journey of being a good researcher, it is beneficial to appreciate two different values drawing form two opposite paradigms, which in turn familiarizing oneself with two distinct conceptual frameworks thereby strengthening individual.s research capacity. In this paper, a novice qualitative researcher shares four lessons learned from the process of conducting his first qualitative study. The lessons are: (a) Do your homework on the literature; (b) Carefully read regulations of Institutional Review Board; (c) Any confusion, ask the experts first; (d) If possible, try to use qualitative data analysis software; and (e) Reflect and challenge your assumptions all the time
关键词：qualitative methodology; research process; advice; novice researcher
