Writing-up Qualitative Research

Looks at a range of issues that need thinking about when writing up qualitative research. These include: getting started, free-writing, organization - chronological, thematic etc. - focus, drop files, getting feedback, details, tightening up, style, conclusions and editing. This was a lecture given to postgraduate (graduate) students at the University of Huddersfield as part of a course on Qualitative Data Analysis.
To learn more about social research methods you might be interested in this new, inexpensive, postgraduate, distance learning course: MSc Social Research and Evaluation. The course is delivered entirely via the Internet. sre.hud.ac.uk/
Becker, H. S. (1986). Writing for Social Scientists: How to Start and Finish your Thesis, Book or Article. Chicago and London: University of Chicago Press.
Elbow, P. (1981) Writing with Power: Techniques for Mastering the Writing Process. New York: Oxford University Press
Wolcott, H. F. (2009) Writing up qualitative research (3rd ed.). Newbury Park, Calif. ; London: Sage.

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Im busy with the last stretch of my MA thesis. I feel like I’m supposed to be motivated to finish up but I feel pretty much the opposite. This really encouraged me. Thank you.

[@bow1976]

Thank you, I am inspired and appreciative. I’m on the homeward stretch of my MA dissertation and needed a pep talk. Onwards!

[@kitkatkatie5174]

Thank you so much , currently doing my undergrad sociology dissertation and have been struggling with the motivation to do the analysis section of it . This has really helped me to realine my thinking and made me realise that I can write effectively , I can do it, its not as overwhelming as I have been thinking!

[@triniguitarman]

This is a wonderful guide for qualitative thesis writers! Much thanks!

[@BridgeLala]

This honestly helped me find some motivation so much. I've been stuck on the same project all year and within the first 10 minutes of the video, I found myself already beginning to write again. Thank you!

[@muslimlovesjesus9772]

That's what I was struggling with too, but when I started writing, things became clear. It wasn't clear from the first try but at least I had a model to review and to reflect upon.

[@carmineistael]

You are not the only one - been stuck on this dissertation a while and having someone explain this in English is priceless. Thank you, Dr. Gibbs!!!!

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Very inspiring and also very professional touch on key important things. Glad that I found this channel.

[@timrobinson5092]

Great lectures. Im about to write my results section and using TA. These were so helpful. Thankyou.

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I really loved this. 👍👍 I'm reading a lot of writing, technical, creative, film, TV, for 10 years and this is the 1st writing video I saw.. ,✍ very cool

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Quite informative, thank you for sharing this!

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Really help me. thank you very much for sharing with us!

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Thanks Dr Gibss. I get my motivation back.

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You're brilliant Graham x

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thanks for sharing this useful ideas on writing....

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I subscribed. This was great. Thank you sir

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This is so helpful.

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[@mohanfren]

Thank you Graham, you have inspired me.

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Graham R Gibbs what do you mean by "ironing"? can you explain more about it? I'm not a native speaker.

[@rollintroll]

andalanjawabarat It refers to the ironing of clothes but its a metaphor for a chore around the house that has to be done, but is usually delayed because it is usually uninteresting, yet necessary. Hope this helps.

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rollintroll i call it task avoidance and i am an expert :)

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The woman in the beginning is very annoying.

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I came here to see if anyone else felt like this 😅