Doing Qualitative Research: A Comprehensive Guide
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 10
1412926394
ISBN 13
9781412926393
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Publication Year
2008
Publisher
Pages
555
Subject
Social sciences--Research--Methodology. Qualitative research.
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Abstract
"As a novice researcher and doctoral student myself, I found this text basic, resourceful, and encouraging. I now feel that my research journey has been segmented into individual steps that are both manageable and practical." - from Amazon
Description
TABLE OF CONTENTS -- What you can (and can't) do with qualitative research -- The research experience -- What counts as originality? -- Selecting a topic -- Using theories -- Choosing a methodology -- Selecting a case -- Writing a research proposal -- Beginning data analysis -- Developing data analysis -- Using computers to analyze qualitative data -- Quality in qualitative research -- Evaluating qualitative research -- Keeping a record -- Relations in the field -- Working with your chair/mentor -- Getting feedback -- The first few pages -- The literature review chapter -- The methodology chapter -- Writing your data chapters -- The final chapter -- Surviving PhD exams -- Effective qualitative research -- Getting published -- Audiences -- Finding a job -- Simplified transcription symbols.
Biblio Notes
Includes bibliographical references (pages 513-527) and indexes.
Number of Copies
1
