Completing your qualitative dissertation : a road map from beginning to end / Linda Dale Bloomberg, Marie Volpe.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Taking charge of yourself and your work -- A complete dissertation : the big picture -- Gearing up : there is method in the madness -- Choosing a qualitative research approach -- A first step: developing your proposal -- Content and process : a chapter-by-chapter road map -- Introduction to your study -- Developing and presenting your literature review -- Presenting methodology and research approach -- Analyzing data and reporting findings -- Analyzing and interpreting findings -- Drawing trustworthy conclusions and presenting actionable recommendations -- Nearing completion -- Some final technical considerations -- Defense preparation and beyond.

It is geared primarily for doctoral students in the social sciences (education, psychology, sociology, social work, nursing, community development, management, etc.) who are about to embark on or who are already conducting a qualitative research study.