Silverman, David, 1943-

Doing qualitative research : a practical handbook / David Silverman - 3rd ed. - London ; SAGE, 2010 - xiv, 456 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Previous ed.: 2005

Includes bibliographical references (p. [440]-452) and indexes

How to use this book -- What you can (and can't) do with qualitative research -- The research experience I -- The research experience II -- What counts as'originality'? -- Selecting a topic -- Using theories -- Choosing a methodology -- Selecting a case -- Ethical research -- Writing a research proposal -- Collecting your data -- Developing data analysis -- Using computers to analyse qualitative data / Clive Seale -- Quality in qualitative research -- Evaluating qualitative research -- The first few pages -- The literature review chapter -- The methodology chapter -- Writing your data chapters -- The final chapter -- Making good use of your supervisor -- Getting feedback -- Effective qualitative research -- Surviving an oral examination -- Getting published -- Audiences -- Finding a job

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Social sciences--Research--Methodology
Qualitative research
Social sciences--Methodology