On Writing Qualitative Research: Living by Words

ISBN-13: 9780750706032 / Angielski / Miękka / 1997 / 422 str.

Margot Ely

Opis

This text is about writing-up qualitative research and is itself also a qualitative study. The written reflections of students on the writing process and the interpretations and presentations of their findings provide a base of data which the

Recenzje

'This book is a shining example of compelling, communicative writing. It is well exemplified from a wide range of perspectives, each analysed and used as part of a story. The authors are careful not to prescribe one approach, validating a whole range and showing how each can be used effectively in particular contexts. Though the authors are all located in Education, they successfully use examples from across the social sciences to make their text accessible to a wider audience. Additionally, they make a point of explaining and discussing taken-for-granted terms and concepts ... making the book really accessible to beginners who will be able to use it to develop their own skills ... The authors are clearly teachers and have modelled their craft well.' - Evaluation and Research in Education

Spis treści

1.To you from us 2.What is there about writing? 3.Creating forms - informing understanding; working in analytic modes 4.Working in interpretive modes 5.Negotiating, collaborating, responding; ripples on the self/ripples on others 6.Qualitative research writing - what makes it worthwhile after all?

O autorze

Anzul, Margaret; Downing, Maryann; Ely, Margot; Vinz, Ruth