Conceptualizing and Proposing Qualitative Research

Using friendly, practical tips and an informal, jargon-free writing style, this text is designed to walk you through the process of conceptualizing and proposing a field-based qualitative study. It provides concrete and straightforward guidance to help you transform your hunches and interests into something that can drive purposeful research. Throughout the text you will find a wealth of: Practical guidelines and conceptual guidance about how to proceed as a qualitative researcher Exercises and applications that focus on aspects of your own developing research and how to put your ideas into practice Real-life examples that highlight the questions, frustrations, insights, and achievements of students who are trying their hand at qualitative research for the first time The second edition of Conceptualizing "and Proposing Qualitative Research" will scaffold and guide you as you find a direction for your research, move through the critical process of defining and understanding what your research will be, and write your pSchram, Thomas H. is the author of 'Conceptualizing and Proposing Qualitative Research', published 2005 under ISBN 9780131702868 and ISBN 0131702866.