Writing Mixed Methods Research for Publication

A Practical Guide
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Matthew T McCrudden - Pennsylvania State University, USA
Gwen Marchand - University of Nevada, Las Vegas, USA
Paul A. Schutz - University of Arizona, Tucson, USA
Mixed Methods Research Series
Writing Mixed Methods Research for Publication
March 2026 | 208 pages | Sage US
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Description

Writing Mixed Methods Research for Publication is a practical guide designed to help instructors teach students how to successfully publish mixed methods research. Recognizing the complexity of integrating qualitative and quantitative approaches, this concise resource walks readers through each stage of the article-writing process—from selecting a journal to navigating revisions—with discipline-spanning examples and actionable strategies. It addresses common challenges such as organizing methods and results, demonstrating validity and trustworthiness, and writing for multiple publications. Students will gain clarity and confidence in presenting rigorous, publishable mixed methods work, while instructors will find a turnkey tool for guiding them through the nuances of scholarly writing.

Contents

Series Editor Introduction

Series Editor Introduction

Preface

Preface

Acknowledgements

Acknowledgements

About the Authors

  • Chapter 1: Features of Empirical Mixed Methods Journal Articles
  • Empirical Mixed Methods Journal Articles
  • Unique Features of Empirical Mixed Methods Journal Articles
  • Concluding Comments
  • Exercises: Understanding the Features of Empirical Mixed Methods Journal Articles
  • Additional Resources
  • Checklist: Features of Empirical Mixed Methods Journal Articles
  • Chapter 2: Selecting a Journal for an Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • The Journal Review Process
  • Selecting a Journal for Your Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • Concluding Comments
  • Exercises: Evaluating the Fit Between a Journal and Your Manuscript
  • Additional Resources
  • Checklist: Selecting a Journal for an Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • Chapter 3: Writing the Introduction and Literature Review Section of an Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • Writing Your Introduction
  • Writing Your Literature Review
  • Positionality Statement
  • Concluding Comments
  • Exercises: Activities for Writing Your Introduction and Literature Review Section
  • Additional Resources
  • Checklist: Writing the Introduction and Literature Review Section of an Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • Chapter 4: Writing the Methods Section of an Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • Organizing the Methods Section
  • Components of the Methods Section
  • Concluding Comments
  • Exercises: Writing Activities for Your Methods Section
  • Additional Resources
  • Checklist: Writing the Methods Section of an Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • Chapter 5: Writing the Results Section of an Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • Organizing a Mixed Methods Results Section
  • Decision Points When Writing Your Results Section
  • Writing the Results for the Reviewer/Reader
  • Concluding Comments
  • Exercises: Writing Activities for Your Results Section
  • Additional Resources
  • Checklist: Writing the Results Section of an Empirical Mixed Method Manuscript
  • Chapter 6: Writing the Discussion Section of an Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • Organizing the Discussion Section
  • Components of the Discussion Section
  • Concluding Comments
  • Exercises: Activities for Writing Your Discussion Section
  • Additional Resources
  • Checklist: Writing the Discussion Section of an Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • Chapter 7: Using Joint Displays in an Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • Using Joint Displays to Enhance Integration
  • General Guidelines for Developing Joint Displays
  • Using Joint Displays to Communicate the Integration of Methods
  • Using Joint Displays to Communicate the Integration of Results: Side-by-Side Display
  • Concluding Comments
  • Exercises: Activities for Developing Your Joint Displays
  • Additional Resources
  • Checklist: Using Joint Displays in an Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • Chapter 8: Writing the Title, Abstract, and Other Elements of an Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • Writing the Title for Your Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • Writing the Abstract for Your Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • Other Elements of Your Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • Concluding Comments and Final Words of Advice
  • Exercises: Activities for Writing the Title, Abstract, and Other Elements of Your Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • Additional Resources
  • Checklist: Writing the Title, Abstract, and Other Elements of an Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript

Appendix

Appendix

References

References

Additional materials

Description

Writing Mixed Methods Research for Publication is a practical guide designed to help instructors teach students how to successfully publish mixed methods research. Recognizing the complexity of integrating qualitative and quantitative approaches, this concise resource walks readers through each stage of the article-writing process—from selecting a journal to navigating revisions—with discipline-spanning examples and actionable strategies. It addresses common challenges such as organizing methods and results, demonstrating validity and trustworthiness, and writing for multiple publications. Students will gain clarity and confidence in presenting rigorous, publishable mixed methods work, while instructors will find a turnkey tool for guiding them through the nuances of scholarly writing.

Contents

Series Editor Introduction

Series Editor Introduction

Preface

Preface

Acknowledgements

Acknowledgements

About the Authors

  • Chapter 1: Features of Empirical Mixed Methods Journal Articles
  • Empirical Mixed Methods Journal Articles
  • Unique Features of Empirical Mixed Methods Journal Articles
  • Concluding Comments
  • Exercises: Understanding the Features of Empirical Mixed Methods Journal Articles
  • Additional Resources
  • Checklist: Features of Empirical Mixed Methods Journal Articles
  • Chapter 2: Selecting a Journal for an Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • The Journal Review Process
  • Selecting a Journal for Your Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • Concluding Comments
  • Exercises: Evaluating the Fit Between a Journal and Your Manuscript
  • Additional Resources
  • Checklist: Selecting a Journal for an Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • Chapter 3: Writing the Introduction and Literature Review Section of an Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • Writing Your Introduction
  • Writing Your Literature Review
  • Positionality Statement
  • Concluding Comments
  • Exercises: Activities for Writing Your Introduction and Literature Review Section
  • Additional Resources
  • Checklist: Writing the Introduction and Literature Review Section of an Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • Chapter 4: Writing the Methods Section of an Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • Organizing the Methods Section
  • Components of the Methods Section
  • Concluding Comments
  • Exercises: Writing Activities for Your Methods Section
  • Additional Resources
  • Checklist: Writing the Methods Section of an Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • Chapter 5: Writing the Results Section of an Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • Organizing a Mixed Methods Results Section
  • Decision Points When Writing Your Results Section
  • Writing the Results for the Reviewer/Reader
  • Concluding Comments
  • Exercises: Writing Activities for Your Results Section
  • Additional Resources
  • Checklist: Writing the Results Section of an Empirical Mixed Method Manuscript
  • Chapter 6: Writing the Discussion Section of an Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • Organizing the Discussion Section
  • Components of the Discussion Section
  • Concluding Comments
  • Exercises: Activities for Writing Your Discussion Section
  • Additional Resources
  • Checklist: Writing the Discussion Section of an Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • Chapter 7: Using Joint Displays in an Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • Using Joint Displays to Enhance Integration
  • General Guidelines for Developing Joint Displays
  • Using Joint Displays to Communicate the Integration of Methods
  • Using Joint Displays to Communicate the Integration of Results: Side-by-Side Display
  • Concluding Comments
  • Exercises: Activities for Developing Your Joint Displays
  • Additional Resources
  • Checklist: Using Joint Displays in an Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • Chapter 8: Writing the Title, Abstract, and Other Elements of an Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • Writing the Title for Your Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • Writing the Abstract for Your Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • Other Elements of Your Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • Concluding Comments and Final Words of Advice
  • Exercises: Activities for Writing the Title, Abstract, and Other Elements of Your Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • Additional Resources
  • Checklist: Writing the Title, Abstract, and Other Elements of an Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript

Appendix

Appendix

References

References

Additional materials

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Writing Mixed Methods Research for Publication

A Practical Guide

Matthew T McCrudden , Gwen Marchand , Paul A. Schutz
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Writing Mixed Methods Research for Publication is a practical guide designed to help instructors teach students how to successfully publish mixed methods research. Recognizing the complexity of integrating qualitative and quantitative approaches, this concise resource walks readers through each stage of the article-writing process—from selecting a journal to navigating revisions—with discipline-spanning examples and actionable strategies. It addresses common challenges such as organizing methods and results, demonstrating validity and trustworthiness, and writing for multiple publications. Students will gain clarity and confidence in presenting rigorous, publishable mixed methods work, while instructors will find a turnkey tool for guiding them through the nuances of scholarly writing.

Table Of Contents:

  • Series Editor Introduction
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgements
  • About the Authors
  • Chapter 1: Features of Empirical Mixed Methods Journal Articles
  • Empirical Mixed Methods Journal Articles
  • Unique Features of Empirical Mixed Methods Journal Articles
  • Concluding Comments
  • Exercises: Understanding the Features of Empirical Mixed Methods Journal Articles
  • Additional Resources
  • Checklist: Features of Empirical Mixed Methods Journal Articles
  • Chapter 2: Selecting a Journal for an Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • The Journal Review Process
  • Selecting a Journal for Your Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • Concluding Comments
  • Exercises: Evaluating the Fit Between a Journal and Your Manuscript
  • Additional Resources
  • Checklist: Selecting a Journal for an Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • Chapter 3: Writing the Introduction and Literature Review Section of an Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • Writing Your Introduction
  • Writing Your Literature Review
  • Positionality Statement
  • Concluding Comments
  • Exercises: Activities for Writing Your Introduction and Literature Review Section
  • Additional Resources
  • Checklist: Writing the Introduction and Literature Review Section of an Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • Chapter 4: Writing the Methods Section of an Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • Organizing the Methods Section
  • Components of the Methods Section
  • Concluding Comments
  • Exercises: Writing Activities for Your Methods Section
  • Additional Resources
  • Checklist: Writing the Methods Section of an Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • Chapter 5: Writing the Results Section of an Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • Organizing a Mixed Methods Results Section
  • Decision Points When Writing Your Results Section
  • Writing the Results for the Reviewer/Reader
  • Concluding Comments
  • Exercises: Writing Activities for Your Results Section
  • Additional Resources
  • Checklist: Writing the Results Section of an Empirical Mixed Method Manuscript
  • Chapter 6: Writing the Discussion Section of an Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • Organizing the Discussion Section
  • Components of the Discussion Section
  • Concluding Comments
  • Exercises: Activities for Writing Your Discussion Section
  • Additional Resources
  • Checklist: Writing the Discussion Section of an Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • Chapter 7: Using Joint Displays in an Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • Using Joint Displays to Enhance Integration
  • General Guidelines for Developing Joint Displays
  • Using Joint Displays to Communicate the Integration of Methods
  • Using Joint Displays to Communicate the Integration of Results: Side-by-Side Display
  • Concluding Comments
  • Exercises: Activities for Developing Your Joint Displays
  • Additional Resources
  • Checklist: Using Joint Displays in an Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • Chapter 8: Writing the Title, Abstract, and Other Elements of an Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • Writing the Title for Your Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • Writing the Abstract for Your Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • Other Elements of Your Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • Concluding Comments and Final Words of Advice
  • Exercises: Activities for Writing the Title, Abstract, and Other Elements of Your Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • Additional Resources
  • Checklist: Writing the Title, Abstract, and Other Elements of an Empirical Mixed Methods Manuscript
  • Appendix
  • References

Recent Product Reviews:

This is a wonderful contribution to the array of mixed-methods research books. It is a how-to-do book with rich examples and is written in simple language that will be easy for readers to grasp. Although the book focuses on mixed methods, much of the practical information will be useful for preparation of quantitative only and qualitative only manuscripts.
Joanne Mantell, Columbia University
This work is an excellent resource for those who are seeking to publish mixed methods research in an academic journal. There are several unique attributes that will help students, such as publication checklists which help the student reflect on their formatting. As my own dissertation was a mixed methods project, this resource would have been useful when preparing for publication. I highly recommend this work!
Chase Franklin, Trinity Bible College & Graduate School
Writing Mixed Methods Research for Publication offers a step-by-step instructional guide that is digestible any researcher and will be especially beneficial to novice mixed methods researchers who are attempting to write their first publications.
L. Trenton Marsh, University of Central Florida

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