TY - BOOK AU - Holley,Karri AU - Harris,Michael S. TI - The qualitative dissertation in education: a guide for integrating research and practice SN - 9781138486706 (pbk.) AV - LB2369 .H645 2019 U1 - 808.02 23 PY - 2019/// CY - New York, NY, New York, NY PB - Routledge KW - Dissertations, Academic KW - Methodology KW - Qualitative research KW - Research N1 - Overview -- Productivity -- Starting your proposal -- Literature review -- Types of qualitative studies -- Designing your study -- Data collection -- Analyzing your data -- Organizing and writing your findings -- Identifying implications, recommendations, and conclusions -- Final defense and conclusion N2 - "This book offers insight into the qualitative dissertation for students enrolled in professional doctorate programs - a population that have specific requirements and resources available to them that traditional methods books often overlook. The book has three objectives: 1) it offers students a dissertation plan that aligns with the unique context of the professional doctorate; 2) it illustrates how skills gained in student's professional careers can benefit the dissertation process; and 3) it suggests a positive and affirming approach to writing productivity, the dissertation, and the degree program as a whole"-- ER -