NARRATIVE RESEARCH
Analytical method for documenting, interpreting and interpreting research material
case study
Life histories
Biography
DEFINITION
CHARACTHERISTICS
does not have subjective descriptions
Results support future research
Sensible
STEPS
- Selecting the research problem and participants
- Determine the research question (rationale for study)
- Conduct the interview and its application
- Organize and code the data
- Transcription and categorization
- Results and analysis (after review)
- Transcription and categorization
- Results and analysis (after review)
FOCUS ON
FIELDS OF STUDY
Cultural Identity
Bilingualisms
Personal
Language
Learning Strategies
Styles
Social
METHODOLOGICAL OPTIONS
Facilitates understanding diferent types of problems
engages with participants
Flexible
Holistic