On writing qualitative research

1 January 1996

journal article
Published by Wiley in Reading Research Quarterly

Vol. 31 (1) , 114-120
https://doi.org/10.1598/rrq.31.1.6

Abstract

The authors explore the challenges of conducting and writing up qualitative research studies, and discuss four key issues: problems in distinguishing between levels of theory; holistic and microlevel issues in methodology; crises in representation and legitimation; and differences in the writing and write‐up process.

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