Have you been working toward a qualitative doctorate without a guide? Immy Holloway and Lorraine Brown are here to help. Breaking down the process step by step, this book gives essential advice on navigating the whole program. You’ll first get some tips on selecting a research topic and writing a proposal. From there, you’ll receive guidance on your research journey, all the way through the completion (and publication!) of your dissertation. Also included is a helpful recommended reading list broken down by research area. This book is an excellent resource for doctoral students of qualitative research and for those who are still considering whether to make the leap.
Author(s): Immy Holloway, Lorraine Brown
Series: Qualitative Essentials
Edition: 1
Publisher: Routledge | Taylor & Francis Group
Year: 2012
Language: English
Commentary: TruePDF
Pages: 161
Tags: Dissertations, Academic: Handbooks, Manuals, etc; Qualitative Research: Handbooks, Manuals, etc
Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction: The Qualitative Doctorate
Differences between Countries
Chapter 1: Perspectives on Qualitative Research
Distinctions between Qualitative and Quantitative Perspectives
Essential Features of Qualitative Research
THE INITIAL STAGE
Chapter 2: Selecting a Topic and Finding the Research Question
Selecting a Topic
Developing the Research Question or Problem
The Timeline
Summary of Points Linked to Qualitative Research
Chapter 3: Selecting a Research Approach
Ethnography
Phenomenology
Grounded Theory
Narrative Research
Commonalities between Qualitative Approaches
Chapter 4: Proposal Writing
What Is a Proposal?
Steps in the Proposal
Inclusion of Theoretical Perspectives
Summary
Chapter 5: The Importance of Ethical Issues
A Step-by-Step Approach
The Principles of Nonmaleficence and Beneficence:
Doing No Harm and Doing Good
Justice, Fairness, and Reciprocity
Ethics in Interviews and Observation
Ethics and Reflexivity
Institutional Review Boards and Ethics Committees
Summary
Chapter 6: Role and Location of the Literature
Place of the Literature in Qualitative Inquiry
Initial Literature Review
Ongoing Dialogue with the Literature
Practical Issues
Summary
THE RESEARCH JOURNEY
Chapter 7: The Monitoring Process
Role and Responsibilities of Advisors and Students
Problems in the Relationship with Your Advisors
Academic Problems in Interaction with Advisors
Summary
Chapter 8: The Qualitative Research Process
Starting to Write
Organizing the Dissertation
Producing Data
Examining, Exploring, and Interpreting the Data
Role of Theory in Qualitative Research
Validity or Trustworthiness
Toward a Conclusion
Telling a Story
Publishing during the Research Process
Summary
Chapter 9: Problems in the Research Process
Academic Problems
Personal Issues
Misconduct
Summary
THE FINAL STAGE
Chapter 10: Writing Up the Qualitative Dissertation
Writing in the First Person
The Research Report
Creativity and Originality
Doctorate by Publication
Summary
Chapter 11: Examination Process and Defense of the Study
Before Submission
Before the Examination
The Oral Defense
Summary
Chapter 12: Dissemination of Research Findings
Vehicles for Dissemination
Summary
Appendix
List of Texts for Qualitative Research
References
Index
About the Authors
