Qualitative Research Reports

To a very large extent, the advice and guidance given in Part 5 of this book are applicable to research of any form. This chapter offers additional advice and guidance that is relevant to the preparation, planning, and writing of a qualitative research report. It is, however, important to understand that, because the nature of qualitative research varies widely, the content and structure of the resultant research report similarly varies. It is, therefore, only possible to provide general guidelines that can be modified to suit a particular set of circumstances. In addition, qualitative research can present a number of potential problems of a practical and ethical nature. Again, it is impossible to cater for every eventuality. This chapter has been written on the basis that the research involved will be in the form of a “teaching study” designed for students. It is, therefore, written on the assumption that any potential problems, in particular of an ethical nature, will have been catered for.