Abstract of

On Writing Qualitative Research

Donna E. Alvermann

David G. O'Brien

Deborah R. Dillon

The authors explore the challenges of conducting and writing up qualitative research studies, and discuss four key issues: problems in distinguishing between levels of theory; holistic and microlevel issues in methodology; crises in representation and legitimation; and differences in the writing and write-up process.

Abstract from Alvermann, D.E., O'Brien, D.G., & Dillon, D.R. (1996). On Writing Qualitative Research. Reading Research Quarterly, 31(1), 114–120. doi: 10.1598/RRQ.31.1.6