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 -- Wri ting a research proposal -- Collecting your data -- Developing data ana lysis -- Using computers to analyse qualitative data / Clive Seale -- Q uality in qualitative research -- Evaluating qualitative research -- Th e first few pages -- The literature review chapter -- The methodology c hapter -- Writing your data chapters -- The final chapter -- Making goo d use of your supervisor -- Getting feedback -- Effective qualitative r esearch -- Surviving an oral examination -- Getting published -- Audien ces -- Finding a job.