Doing Qualitative Research: A Practical Handbook

In the fourth edition of his best-selling textbook, David Silverman provides a step-by-step guide to planning and conducting qualitative research. Using real examples from real postgraduate students, the book makes it easy to link theory to methods and shows how to move from understanding the principles of qualitative research to doing it yourself.

The most successful text from one of the biggest names in the field, this fourth edition continues to provide students with clear guidance on the process of doing qualitative research, and has been updated with coverage of devising research questions; new student examples; common pitfalls to avoid; and much more.

Preface to the Fourth Edition Companion WebsitePART ONE: INTRODUCTIONHow to Use This BookWhat You Can (and Can't) Do with Qualitative ResearchFocusing Research ProjectIssues in Research DesignWhat Counts as 'Originality'? PART TWO: STARTING OUTFormulating a Research QuestionUsing TheoriesChoosing a MethodologyHow Many Cases Do You Need?Ethical ResearchWriting a Research ProposalPART THREE: COLLECTING AND ANALYSING YOUR DATACollecting Your DataDeveloping Data AnalysisUsing Computers to Analyse Qualitative Data - Clive SealeQuality in Qualitative ResearchEvaluating Qualitative ResearchEffective Qualitative ResearchPART FOUR: WRITING UPThe First Few Pages The Literature Review ChapterThe Methodology ChapterWriting Your Data ChaptersYour Concluding ChapterPART FIVE: GETTING SUPPORTMaking Good Use of Your SupervisorGetting FeedbackSurviving an Oral ExaminationGetting PublishedAudiencesAppendix: Transcription SymbolsGlossaryReferencesAuthor IndexSubject Index