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Silverman, David, 1943-.

Doing qualitative research : a practical handbook / David Silverman. - 3rd ed. - Los Angeles ; London : SAGE, c2010. - xiv, 456 p. ; 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.

ISBN: 1848600348 (pbk.) 9781848600348 (pbk.) 9781848600331 (hbk.) 184860033X (hbk.)

LCCN: 2008941909

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA985008 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 015357775 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Social sciences--Research--Methodology.

LC Class. No.: H62 / .S55 2010

Dewey Class. No.: 300.72