CiNii Books - Doing qualitative research : a practical handbook

Written in a lively, accessible style, this step-by-step guide provides answers to all the questions students ask when beginning their first research project. David Silverman demonstrates how to learn the craft of qualitative research by applying knowledge about different methodologies to actual data. He provides practical advice on key issues, such as: defining `originality' and narrowing down a topic; keeping a research diary and writing a research report; and presenting research to different audiences. Packed with case studies and examples of students' experiences, the book has many features to aid study, including overviews, summaries of key skills and a glossary of terms. Each stage in the research process is grounded in worked examples, with exercises designed both to test students' knowledge and to encourage the development of practical skills.

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THE CONTEXT What Is Qualitative Research? The Research Experience I The Research Experience II What Counts as `Originality'? STARTING OUT Selecting a Topic Theory in Qualitative Research Choosing a Methodology Selecting a Case Writing a Research Proposal ANALYSING YOUR DATA Beginning Data Analysis Developing Data Analysis Using Computers To Analyse Qualitative Data ( by Clive Seale ) Validity and Reliability KEEPING IN TOUCH Keeping a Record Relations in the Field Getting Feedback WRITING UP The First Few Pages The Literature Review Chapter The Methodology Chapter Writing Your Data Chapters The Final Chapter THE AFTERMATH Surviving an Oral Examination Getting Published Audiences Finding a Job EPILOGUE The Contested Character of Qualitative Research

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