Wolcott Getting Published Notes

Wolcott, H.F. (1990). Writing up qualitative research. London: Sage.

Chapter 6: Getting Published

  • "My advice is to draft the 'full' version of a study first, then to consider how different, shorter pieces might be developed from it (p. 82)."
  • Alternative Ways to Get in Print

    • Be proud of your publications. "At the time they represented my best show (p. 88)."
  • On Not Getting Published

    • "There are numerous alternatives through which honorable contributions can be made to scholarship: synthesis papers, problem statements, position papers, program descriptions, critical reviews, and annotated bibliographies (p. 88)."