"This manual focuses exclusively on codes and coding and how they play a role in the qualitative data analytic process."--Page [1]. Includes bibliographical references (pages 210-219) and index.

An introduction to codes and coding -- Writing analytic memos -- First cycle coding methods -- Second cycle coding methods -- Post-coding and pre-writing -- Appendix A. Exercises and activities for coding and qualitative data analytic skill development -- Appendix B. Field note, interview transcript, and document samples for coding -- Appendix C. An operational mode diagram -- Appendix D.A glossary of analytic recommendations. An in-depth guide to each of the multiple approaches available for coding qualitative data. In total, 29 different approaches to coding are covered, ranging in complexity from beginner to advanced level and covering the full range of types of qualitative data from interview transcripts to field notes.