A Practical Guide to the Qualitative Dissertation

How do you write a good qualitative dissertation? This book offers advice about and examples of the primary tasks and hidden complications in writing a qualitative dissertation. The long process of bringing a dissertation to completion involves making many choices, substantive, organizational, and interpersonal. This guidebook takes you through the process, from the first formulation of the topic and selection of a committee to development of an argument and, finally, preparation for the defense.