Doing Discourse Research

Keller′s book is a very complete introduction to discourse theory and discourse analysis for social science postgraduates. After reading it, you are able to say: "with my research questions in mind, thís is the right discourse theory for me, and thís is the right approach to collect and analyse my data." It is rare to come across such a useful textbook, given the enormous variety of approaches to discourse research.
Sarah Scheepers
K.U. Leuven

This book on doing discourse research is fascinating and important. It brings the doing of research into a new realm through the use of a comprehensive investigative framework that lends itself to educational studies at a time when the widespread use of technology has pushed discourse into new forms of analysis.
Linda M. Phillips
University of Alberta

 

This book is a definite asset for qualitative researchers who plan to use discourse research methodology. One unique feature is an expansive review of philosophers and discourse experts beyond the usual array of European leaders...In summary, qualitative researchers seeking a philosophically grounded introduction to discourse analysis and discourse researchers alike will benefit from reading this book. It offers rich and varied insights about discourse from philosophical, conceptual, linguistic foundations as a starting point for discourse analysis. -- Kathleen Shannon Dorcy
Recent decades have witnessed a growing interest in the study of discourse in a wide range of disciplines across the social sciences and humanities... In this volume, Keller succeeds in providing a timely and succinct introduction to the basic principles and practical research strategies in discourse studies. -- Song Guo, School of Foreign Languages, Tianjin University of Commerce, P.R. China
An interesting work because it deals with the main theoretical and analytical approaches to discourse with a clear structure and with good recommendations to start with research. -- Dr Fernando Ramallo * drupal *
Clearly written. -- Dr Fiona McSweeney * drupal *
Good as supplementary book although not suitable for a core text book. -- Dr Jane Mulderrig * drupal *
too complex for the students under my tutelage -- Dr Janine Owens * drupal *
Discourse′ and other forms of ′narrative′ are very prominent at the moment, students and tutors need to understand these approaches and how to introduce levels of rigour into their research -- Dr Linda Barlow-Meade * drupal *
Useful for the Masters students as well as PhD and Professional Doctoral candidates -- Dr Mark Francis-Wright * drupal *
Helpful to have basic understanding of DA.
Although students usually prefer step by step kind of guidelines, this book will outcut the way -- Dr Moheeb Abualqumboz * drupal *
This is a text that I recommend as a ′must have′ for any students pursuing Discourse Analysis in their research. -- Mr Graham Bright * drupal *
This text introduces discourse research in a very succinct and accessible manner. It is highly recommended for those new to doing discourse analysis as well as to more advanced researchers, especially those interested in the materialities of discourse. -- Mr Kelechi Ekuma * drupal *
This is a useful introduction to research for beginners. It will be one among other texts which I would recommend to students in the early stages of their training. -- Mr Kieran Vivian-Byrne * drupal *
Handy and timely, rigourous but useable -- Mr Mark Hardy * drupal *
A very helpful primer in what is a complex area -- Mr Mark Hardy * drupal *
A sound introduction to a useful research strategy. -- Mr Neil Rutledge * drupal *
I found this a very good starting point to understand discourse research. -- Mr Richard Nelson * drupal *
A fascinating exploration into the approaches of discourse research. The inclusion of discourse research outside the English-speaking world is a truly valuable contribution that the book makes. -- Mr Rory Du Plessis * drupal *
for those undertaking discourse research for the first time this book provides a simple structure in understanding how to collect data of this kind. -- Mrs Anita McGowan * drupal *
not suitable for course - too advanced -- Ms Anna Rees * drupal *
This book provides students with an excellent insight into the broad possibilities of investigation, the methods and the related research questions of discourse studies! I will highly recommend it to my students working on research papers on questions about the current state of art of language politics in the European Union and to students in other courses too. -- Ms Roswitha Kersten-Pejanic * drupal *