Writing up qualitative research

1. Introduction

Writing Versus Ought-to-be Writing

Looking Ahead

Jump Start

2. Getting Going

How to Begin

Following a Writing Plan

When to Begin

Where to Begin

Analysis and Interpretation

The Problem of Focus

Problems of Sorting and Organizing Data

Recap

Putting Ideas to Test

3. Keeping Going

Stay With It

The Expanding Hanging File Approach

Keeping Up the Momentum

When It's Time for Details, Get Them Right the First Time

Keeping Track of References

Keeping Track of Bits and Pieces

Getting Feedback

Checklist

4. Linking Up

The "Lit" Review

Making the Link to Theory

Linking Up Through Method

Research Techniques in Qualitative Inquiry

Finding Ways to Represent Qualitative Approaches Graphically

Conceptualizing Qualitative Approaches as a Tree

Method, Your (Data Collection) Methods, and Methodology

Method or Theory as Narrative

Summary

Forging Links

5. Tightening Up

Reviewing for Content and Style

Revising and Editing

Honing Your Editorial Skills

Formal Editorial Help

How Do You Conclude a Qualitative Study?

Alternatives to Concluding a Study

Running out of Space

Crowding More In

Cutting More Out

In Short

6. Finishing Up

Title

The Front Matter

The Body of the Text

The Back Matter

End Game

7. Getting Published

Alternative Ways to Get Into Print

On Not Getting Published

Final Thoughts.