Qualitative Pathways for Publication: A Guidebook for Scientists

Qualitative research cultivates exploratory ways of thinking that can serve as a vehicle to disseminate findings for researchers, scientists, and principal investigators. However, publishing requires an understanding of theoretical foundations. Researchers may know to use interviews as a method but failing to explicate theory risks reviewer rejection. Multitasking scholars need a succinct ＂nuts and bolts＂ approach. This book synthesizes major qualitative scholarship and translates it to scientists and researchers to achieve pathways to publication.

While succinct, this book is not rudimentary. There is a minimum amount researchers need to know to get qualitative research published--to read, write, and cite. This book supports scientists’ goal-oriented approach to translate scientific research into tangible benefits, improve quality of life, enhance efficiency, and solve practical problems faced by individuals and communities.

Dr. Carol Isaac is an Associate Professor of Research in the Department of Educational Leadership. She is also the Director of Doctoral Studies for the department. Prior to joining Mercer University, she was a visiting scholar at the School of Human Development and Organizational Studies in Education at the University of Florida, and was a research associate and post-doctoral associate at the Center for Women’s Health Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Isaac has previously worked at the North Florida Regional Medical Center for 13 years as rehabilitation department manager and physical therapist.