Evidence First — Research Methods
Instructor Resources
Overview
Instructor materials for Evidence First, covering interviews, focus groups, coding, thematic analysis, and mixed-methods design.
Case study facilitation guides: Extended facilitation guides are available for the case studies featured in Chapters 3, 5, 7, and 9. Each guide includes discussion questions tiered by complexity, suggested time allocations, common student misconceptions, and notes on connecting the case to chapter concepts. Designed for 50-minute and 75-minute class sessions.
Qualitative coding exercise pack: A standalone set of coding exercises using real-world text data (interview excerpts, open-ended survey responses, social media posts). Students practice open coding, axial coding, and developing codebooks. Includes pre-coded answer keys with inter-rater reliability annotations showing where reasonable coders disagree.
Available Resources
Solutions Manual — Worked solutions for all end-of-chapter exercises across Check, Apply, and Go Deeper tiers. Includes model codes and thematic maps. PENDING
Test Bank — Multiple choice, short answer, and applied analysis questions for each chapter. Exportable for LMS import. PENDING
Slide Decks — Chapter-by-chapter lecture slides (PowerPoint and PDF). Includes discussion prompts and example transcripts. PENDING
Syllabus Templates — Sample syllabi for 15-week semester and 10-week quarter formats. Includes pacing for qualitative project milestones. PENDING
Assignment Templates — Interview protocol design, memo writing assignments, codebook development projects, and mixed-methods proposals. PENDING
Dataset Documentation — Documentation for all qualitative datasets (transcripts, field notes, documents) used in the text. Includes ethical use guidelines. PENDING
Case Study Facilitation Guides — Extended discussion guides for featured case studies (Chapters 3, 5, 7, 9). PENDING
Qualitative Coding Exercise Pack — Standalone coding exercises with pre-coded answer keys and inter-rater reliability notes. PENDING
Chapter Coverage
| Chapter | Topic |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Qualitative Mindset |
| 2 | Research Design for Qualitative Inquiry |
| 3 | Interviews |
| 4 | Focus Groups |
| 5 | Observation and Field Notes |
| 6 | Qualitative Coding |
| 7 | Thematic Analysis |
| 8 | Trustworthiness and Rigor |
| 9 | Mixed-Methods Design |
| 10 | Reporting Qualitative Findings |
Questions?
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