Qualitative Research
The links on this page lead to internet-based and other kinds of research software. The focus is on academic research and, in particular, qualitative methods. These links were discussed during a workshop at Douglas College (June 7, 2007).
Qualitative Methods and Research Tools (Web-based)
del.icio.us
Bookmark storage and organizer (free)
For example: My bookmarks (used for teaching) or My methods bookmarks
citeUlike
Bibliographic and citation manager (articles and books; free)
For example: My articles (used for teaching)
LibraryThing
Bibliographic and citation manager (books; free for first 200 citations)
For example: My books (used for teaching)
Blogs: General Ideas and Information
Fieldnotes
My teaching and research blog
Some discussion of methods and ethics
SavageMinds
Anthropology Theory and Discussion
Some discussion of methods
Software
Atlas.ti
“Computer Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis” (free demo)
NVivo
“Computer Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis” (free demo)
Scribe
Note taking system which simulates index cards
Free software for download and use on a personal computer
Transana
Transcription software for video and audio files
Free software for download and use on a personal computer
Making decisions about qualitative research software
Web Search Engines
Microsoft Live Books
Google Books
Google Scholar