Writing Up Qualitative Research (Qualitative Research Methods) [Paperback]

Harry F. Wolcott (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0803937938 | ISBN-13: 978-0803937932 | Publication Date: August 1, 1990

Written in an accessible style, this volume tackles the topics of beginning to write, continuing to write, editing and getting published. It is indispensable not only to qualitative researchers but to anyone engaged in social research for whom the link between conducting research and writing it up seems more like an obstacle than an opportunity.

Editorial Reviews

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"Harry Wolcott’s book is one of those little must-have, must-read gems. The voice of experience is unmistakable. It’s great fun to read, and chock full of helpful, how-to-do-it advice." 

(H. Russell Bernard )

"Written in an easy-to-read, conversational tone, Writing up Qualitative Research is useful and interesting and will be an important aid to graduate students working in their dissertations. It will also enable recent doctorates who accept university prositions to advance in their profession through writing and publishing."

(Harvard Educational Review ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc (August 1, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0803937938
• ISBN-13: 978-0803937932
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 6.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #538,999 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Got me through my dissertation..., January 21, 2007

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Tricia M. - See all my reviews

This review is from: Writing Up Qualitative Research (Qualitative Research Methods) (Paperback)

I found this book more helpful than any dissertation-writing manual, and will rely on it for future projects beyond the PhD. Wolcott's honest and funny writing style makes you feel like a friend, and his advice is truly useful. The book is a great motivator as well, particularly during those frustrating stages of writing/revising. I highly recommend this book to anyone sitting on a mound of qualitative data who needs a bit of companionship along the way.

27 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Writing Up Qualitative Research, September 13, 2005

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This review is from: Writing Up Qualitative Research (Qualitative Research Methods) (Paperback)

This book has been very helpful in determining where to start and steps to make for completing a qualitative research project. It offers suggestions of "how to" and provides application tips that make a sometimes seemingly overwhelming project manageable.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Get something else, August 31, 2009

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Daniel R. Coleman "Daniel Reed" (San Antonio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Writing Up Qualitative Research (Paperback)

I am writing a dissertation and this was not very helpful. It basically said get started, get going, keep going a nd told me all the reasons that I did not need to justify using qualitative research. It was a waste of money unless you needed a pep talk. Was of no use from a technical standpoint.