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Synthesis through meta-ethnography: paradoxes, enhancements, and possibilities
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Despite theoretical differences and methodological questions, the conversation about synthesizing qualitative research raises interest. Meta-ethnography, as initially described by Noblit and Hare (1988), is a foundation for a methodology to synthesize existing case study; however, there are weaknesses that need to be addressed. Using three stages of meta-ethnography, case selection, analysis, and synthesis, the author discusses these weaknesses and provides enhancements so that meta-ethnography becomes a viable option for qualitative researchers. Examples from application in the study of educational leadership illuminate and validate each enhancement. The author concludes by discussing how, when enhancements are made, meta-ethnography also becomes a methodology with compelling implications for making the research process a more democratic one.
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- Authors
- Doyle, L. H.
- Venue
- Qualitative Research
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- Published
- 2003-12
- Volume
- 3
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 321-344
- ISSN
- 1468-7941 (ISSN-L)
- 1741-3109
- OpenAlex
- W2046152609
- Cited by
- 241
- References
- 2
- FWCI
- 9.67
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- gold
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