TY - BOOK AU - Silverman, David TI - Doing qualitative research: a practical handbook SN - 978-1848600348 U1 - 300.72 SIL PY - 2010/// CY - New Delhi PB - Sage KW - Research KW - Social sciences--Research--Methodology N1 - Gratis; PART ONE: INTRODUCTION 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' PART TWO: STARTING OUT Selecting a Topic Using Theories Choosing a Methodology Selecting a Case Writing a Research Proposal PART THREE: ANALYSING YOUR DATA Beginning Data Analysis Developing Data Analysis Using Computers to Analyse Qualitative Data - Clive Seale Quality in Qualitative Research Evaluating Qualitative Research PART FOUR: KEEPING IN TOUCH Keeping a Record Relations in the Field Making Good Use of Your Supervisor Getting Feedback PART FIVE: WRITING UP The First Few Pages The Literature Review Chapter The Methodology Chapter Writing your Data Chapters The Final Chapter PART SIX: THE Ph D EXAMINATION Surviving a Ph D Oral PART SEVEN: REVIEW Effective Qualitative Research PART EIGHT: THE AFTERMATH Getting Published Audiences Finding a Job N2 - This hugely popular textbook has been fully revised and updated and is one of the few books available that can claim to be essential reading for anyone planning their own research project. Written in a lively, accessible style, this step-by-step guide provides answers to all the questions students ask when beginning their first research project. Silverman demonstrates how to learn the craft of qualitative research by applying knowledge about different methods to actual data. He provides practical advice on key issues, such as: defining 'originality' and narrowing down a topic; keeping a research diary and writing a research report ER -