Writing up Qualitative Research

Name: Writing up Qualitative Research
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ISBN: 9780761924296

ISBN-10: 0761924299

ISBN-13: 9780761924296

Edition: 2nd 2001 (Revised)

Authors: Harry F. Wolcott

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`Harry Wolcott's book is one of those little "must-have", "must-read" gems. The voice of experience is unmistakable. It's great fun to read, and chock full of helpful, "how-to-do-it" advice' - H Russell Bernard, University of Florida and author of Social Research MethodsHow do you select what to write up from all the qualitative data that has been collected? How can you best tell the story of your study? Harry F Wolcott has thoroughly revised the book that has provided a solution to this conundrum as well as inspired thousands of readers with their writing. Using lively examples and friendly tips gleaned from his own and other researchers' experiences and a warm, reflective (and, remarkably…

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List price: $38.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: SAGE Publications, Incorporated
Publication date: 5/22/2001
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 208
Size: 6.00" wide x 8.75" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.638
Language: English

Alice Beck Kehoeis professor emeritus of anthropology at Marquette University, and author of a dozen books, including Controversies in Archaeology, The Ghost Dance: Ethnohistory and Revitalization,andNorth American Indians: A Comprehensive Account. Paul L. Doughtyis Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of anthropology and Latin American studies at the University of Florida. He is coauthor ofPeru: A Cultural HistoryandPeasants, Power, and Applied Social Change: Vicos as a Model.







Introduction


Writing Versus Ought-to-be-Writing


Looking Ahead


Jump Start



Getting Going


How to Begin


Following a Writing Plan


When to Begin


Where to Begin


Analysis and Interpretation


The Problem of Focus


Problems of Sorting and Organizing Data


Recap


Putting Ideas to Test



Keeping Going


Stay With It


The Expanding Hanging File Approach


Keeping Up the Momentum


When It's Time for Details, Get Them Right the First Time


Keeping Track of References


Keeping Track of Bits and Pieces


Getting Feedback


Checklist



Linking Up


The "Lit" Review


Making the Link to Theory


Linking Up Through Method


Research Techniques in Qualitative Inquiry


Finding Ways to Represent Qualitative Approaches Graphically


Conceptualizing Qualitative Approaches as a Tree Method, Your (Data Collection) Methods, and Methodology


Method or Theory as Narrative


Summary


Forging Links


Applications






Tightening Up


Reviewing for Content and Style


Revising and Editing


Honing Your Editorial Skills


Formal Editorial Skills


How Do You Conclude a Qualitative Study?


Alternatives to Concluding a Study


Running out of Space


Crowding More In


Cutting More Out


In Short



Finishing Up


Title


The Front Matter


The Body of the Text


The Back Matter


End Game



Getting Published


Alternative Ways to Get Into Print


On Not Getting Published


Final Thoughts


References and Select Bibliography


Name Index


Subject Index


About the Author/About the Book