Writing Up Qualitative Research

Abstract

PART I 1. Introduction Writing Versus Ought-to-be-Writing Looking Ahead Jump Start 2. 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 3. 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 4. 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 PART II 5. 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 6. Finishing Up Title The Front Matter The Body of the Text The Back Matter End Game 7. 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