Doing Qualitative Desk-Based Research: A Practical Guide to Writing an Excellent Dissertation

Description

Using two key visual pedagogical tools, this book shows students how to produce vibrant and stimulating in-depth qualitative research that draws on data readily available via the internet. Concise, practical and jam-packed with valuable tips, this book will enable students to complete a successful desk-based research project they can be proud of. Are you planning a desk-based qualitative research project, but aren't sure how to get started? This essential book provides all the guidance and advice you will need to complete your project. Using two key visual pedagogical tools, the Metaphorical Tent and the Research Triangle, the book shows you how to produce vibrant and stimulating in-depth qualitative research that draws on high quality data readily available via the internet. The book: takes readers through the research process step-by-step, from choosing a topic to writing up conclusions; examines a wide range of written, visual and audio data sources; includes helpful case studies to demonstrate practical application of concepts. Concise, practical and jam-packed with valuable tips, features and examples, this book will enable students to complete a successful desk-based research project they can be proud of.

Barbara Bassot is an associate of Canterbury Christ Church University where she worked as Senior Lecturer in the Centre for Career and Personal Development for a number of years. She lectured on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and regularly supervised students doing their first piece of independent research. She has published a number of books on research methods, reflective practice and career development.

"Provides great guidance on how to do desk-based research. Covers all aspects of doing desk-based research. A great resource for undergraduate students." Erin Pritchard, Liverpool Hope University