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 -- Writing a research proposal -- Collecting your data -- Developing data analysis -- Using computers to analyse qualitative data / Clive Seale -- Quality in qualitative research -- Evaluating qualitative research -- The first few pages -- The literature review chapter -- The methodology chapter -- Writing your data chapters -- The final chapter -- Making good use of your supervisor -- Getting feedback -- Effective qualitative research -- Surviving an oral examination -- Getting published -- Audiences -- Finding a job.