Writing and Publishing Qualitative Research

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Ideal for graduate students and more seasoned qualitative researchers, this is the first guide to writing and publishing in a range of both scholarly and popular formats--from journal articles and monographs to op-eds and fictional works.

Ideal for graduate students and more seasoned qualitative researchers, this is the first guide to writing and publishing in a range of both scholarly and popular formats--from journal articles and monographs to op-eds and fictional works. Award-winning author Patricia Leavy covers everything from how to develop a unique writer's voice to how to craft a successful book proposal, understand a publishing contract, establish relationships with editors, and much more. The book is filled with effective tools for using data and theory in different genres of writing, building a profile as a scholar, and getting research findings out into the world. Instructive features throughout include “dos and don’ts," writing prompts, annotated sample letters and proposals, excerpts from published works, and end-of-chapter writing activities.

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Preface
I. Getting Started Writing
1. How We Get Started Writing
2. Writing Qualitatively
3. Writing with Literature and Theory
4. Cultivating Your Voice
II. Writing and Publishing in Different Formats
5. Writing and Publishing Academic Journal Articles
6. Writing and Publishing Academic Books
7. Writing and Publishing in Literary Forms
8. Writing and Publishing Blogs and Op-Eds
9. Building a Career, Creating a Body of Work, and Going Public
Appendix. Suggested Print and Online Resources
References
Author Index
Subject Index