Helen Kara Bücher

Written in an accessible, practical and jargon-free style, this useful book informs and inspires researchers by showing readers why, when, and how to use creative methods in their research.

Focusing on the intersection of creative writing and social research, this book features contributions from diverse researchers who exemplify the techniques discussed. It serves as a practical guide, demonstrating how creative writing can enhance the research process, from engaging with participants to data generation and analysis. By illustrating these methods, it empowers researchers to effectively communicate their findings while enriching their approach to social inquiry.

This accessible book examines the four pillars of creative research methods: arts-based research, research using technology, mixed-method research and transformative research frameworks. It offers examples in practice and shows readers why, when, and how to use them in their research

The book features a diverse range of contributions on qualitative and digital research from various global regions, focusing on how researchers have innovatively adapted their methods in response to crises. It emphasizes the significance of ethical and creative research design, highlighting strategies for fostering mutual and reflexive relationships during challenging times. Through collective reflections, it showcases the importance of responsive methodologies that address the complexities of conducting research in crisis situations.

Focusing on the intersection of quantitative and qualitative research, this book provides essential theoretical and practical skills for researchers at any level. It guides those with a quantitative background on how to effectively incorporate qualitative methods into their work, enhancing their research capabilities and broadening their analytical toolkit.

Co-authored by an international team of experts across disciplines, this important book is one of the first to demonstrate the enormous benefit creative methods offer for education research. It illustrates how using creative methods, such as poetic inquiry, theatre and animation, can support learning and illuminate participation and engagement.

Brilliantly attuned to the demands placed on researchers, this book considers how students, academics and professionals alike can save time and stress without compromising the quality of their research or its outcomes.