TY - GEN ID - eprints37712 UR - http://www.slis.indiana.edu/faculty/meho/email-interviewing.pdf A1 - Meho, Lokman I. Y1 - 2006/// N2 - This article summarizes findings from studies that employed electronic mail (e-mail) for conducting indepth interviewing. It discusses the benefits of, and the challenges associated with, using e-mail interviewing in qualitative research. The article concludes that while a mixed mode interviewing strategy should be considered when possible, e-mail interviewing can be in many cases a viable alternative to face-to-face and telephone interviewing. A list of recommendations for carrying out effective e-mail interviews is presented. PB - Wiley KW - E-mail interviewing KW - Interviewing KW - Interviews KW - Qualitative research KW - Internet research KW - Methodology KW - Research methods KW - Data collection methods KW - Data gathering instruments TI - E-Mail Interviewing in Qualitative Research: A Methodological Discussion SP - 1284 AV - public EP - 1295 ER -