Below is a list of key texts on either NVivo, qualitative methodologies, or qualitative research related topics (such as writing, transcription, and analysis). This is by no means intended as a comprehensive list, merely some suggestions to get you started. If you have any suggestions for books that would be useful to include on this list, please contact us. Pricing and purchasing details for books listed below, can be found on our Recommended Reading webpage.

Bazeley, P. (2007). Qualitative Data Analysis with NVivo. Sage Publications.

Di Gregorio, S. & Davidson, J. (2009). Qualitative Research Design for Software Users. Open University Press.

Richards, L. (2005). Handling Qualitative Data: A Practical Guide. Sage Publications.

Richards, L. & Morse, J. (2007). Readme First for a User's Guide to Qualitative Research. Sage Publications.

Woods, P. (2005). Successful Writing for Qualitative Researchers. Routledge

Powers, W.R. (2005). Transcription techniques for the spoken word. Altamira Press.

Miles, M. and Huberman, M. (1994). Qualitative Data Analysis: An Expanded Sourcebook. Sage Publications.

Morse, J. et al (2009). Developing Grounded Theory: The Second Generation. Left Coast Press

Corbin, J.M. & Strauss, A.L. (2008). Basics of Qualitative Research: Techniques and Procedures for Developing Grounded Theory. Sage Publications.

Thomas, D. (2003). A General Inductive Approach for Qualitative Data Analysis: http://www.fmhs.auckland.ac.nz/soph/centres/hrmas/_docs/Inductive2003.pdf