How to Write Publishable Qualitative Research

Abstract

Conducting and publishing qualitative research requires the same principal skills as quantitative research. In addition, there may be special challenges for the qualitative researcher. She may have to overcome prejudice and communication barriers within the scientific community. This chapter provides advice to authors who wish to publish their research in a scientific journal. The chapter starts with some remarks on special characteristics of the processes of qualitative study that can have an impact on the reporting of the results. It continues by identifying the common criteria for good qualitative research. We then present some evaluation principles used by editors and referees. Finally, we give practical advice for writing a scientific article and discuss where to publish your results.