Preparing a Qualitative Research-Based Dissertation: Lessons Learned

Authors

Glenn A. Bowen, Western Carolina UniversityFollow

Abstract

In this article, a newly minted Ph.D. shares seven lessons learned during the process of preparing a dissertation based on qualitative research methods. While most of the lessons may be applicable to any kind of research, the writer focuses on the special challenges of employing a qualitative methodology. The lessons are: (1) Read, read, read; (2) Consult the experts; (3) Adhere to university regulations; (4) Pay attention to rigor and trustworthiness; (5) Give details of the methodology; (6) Don't be afraid to include numerical data; and (7) Prepare to publish.

Keywords

Confirmability, Credibility, Dependability, Grounded Theory, Inductive Analysis, Transferability, and Trustworthiness

Publication Date

6-1-2005

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 4.0 International License.

DOI

10.46743/2160-3715/2005.1846

Recommended APA Citation

Bowen, G. A. (2005). Preparing a Qualitative Research-Based Dissertation: Lessons Learned. The Qualitative Report, 10(2), 208-222. https://doi.org/10.46743/2160-3715/2005.1846