TY - BOOK AU - Holloway,Immy AU - Brown,Lorraine TI - Essentials of a qualitative doctorate T2 - Qualitative essentials SN - 1611321387 AV - LB2369 .H65 2012 U1 - 808.02 23 PY - 2012/// CY - Walnut Creek, CA PB - Left Coast Press KW - Dissertations, Academic KW - Handbooks, manuals, etc KW - Qualitative research N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Introduction: The qualitative doctorate --; Chapter 1; Perspectives on qualitative research --; Chapter 2; Selecting a topic and finding a research question --; Chapter 3; Selecting a research approach --; Chapter 4; Proposal writing --; Chapter 5; The importance of ethical issues --; Chapter 6; The role of the literature --; Chapter 7; The monitoring process --; Chapter 8; The qualitative research process --; Chapter 9; Problematic issues in the research process --; Chapter 10; Writing up the qualitative dissertation --; Chapter 11; The examination process and defense of the study --; Chapter 12. Dissemination of research findings --; List of texts for qualitative research --; Notes References --; Index --; About the authors N2 - "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!) 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"-- ER -