Doing and Writing Qualitative Research Author:Adrian Holliday Accessible, practical and concise, this unparalled resource offers clear guidance backed up by examples of good writing from a wide range of disciplines. Written by an author with many years experience of supervising qualitative research from undergraduate to doctoral level, the book expertly tackles the practical problems which writers f... more »ace when they attempt to transfer the rich data experience of their real-world research into written word. Sensitive issues dealing with the appropriate use of identity in research settings are clearly discussed, while techniques for avoiding reductive, essentialist judgements are presented and critically assessed. By making the workings of written study transparent, the book also shows hot to manage subjectivity and how to achieve scientific rigor in the qualitative research process. Timely, reliable and user friendly, this will be an indispensable tool for anyone involved in the research process. It will be of particular interest to students, whether novice or experienced, from all disciplines, including sociology, applied linguistics, management, sport science, health care, and education.« less