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

Includes bibliographical references (pages 339-344) and indexes.

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.

This book addresses the common challenge of turning a qualitative research project into a master's thesis or doctoral dissertation. Addressing one of the key challenges facing doctoral students, this book fills a gap in qualitative literature by offering comprehensive guidance and practical tools for navigating each step in the qualitative dissertation journey, including the planning, research, and writing phases. Blending the conceptual, theoretical, and practical, the book becomes a dissertation in action-a logical and cohesive explanation and illustration of content and process. The Third Edition maintains key features that distinguish its unique approach and has been thoroughly updated and expanded throughout to reflect and address recent developments in the field