Using Documents in Research

<P>Documents are a rich yet often overlooked source of research data, offering unique insights across disciplines. This book provides a clear and practical guide to working with a wide variety of documents — including historical and contemporary, hard copy and digital – alone and in teams. Featuring contributions from leading international scholars, it unpacks the decisions researchers make when finding, selecting and analysing documents.</P><P>Organised into four sections, the book examines how researchers engage with seemingly mundane materials, explore documents in popular culture, apply multi-modal research techniques, and develop innovative approaches to dissemination. Each chapter offers real-world case studies, illustrating diverse research questions, theoretical perspectives and analytical methods.</P><P>Key features include:</P><P>-Step-by-step guidance on applying document analysis methods in research;</P><P>-Diverse case studies showcasing practical applications across fields;</P><P>-Engaging and accessible explanations that clarify complex approaches.</P><P>Filling a crucial gap in the methods literature, this essential text equips students and researchers with the tools to harness the full potential of documents in research.</P>