Includes bibliographical references (p. 450-460) 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 -- Writing a research proposal -- Beginning data analysis -- Developing data analysis -- Using computers to analyse qualitative data / Clive Seale -- Quality in qualitative research -- Evaluating qualitative research -- Keeping a record -- Relations in the field -- Making good use of your supervisor -- Getting feedback -- The first few pages -- The literature review chapter -- The methodology chapter -- Writing your data chapters -- The final chapter -- Surviving a PhD oral -- Effective qualitative research -- Getting published -- Audiences -- Finding a job.