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Biographical narrative interview method : tracing graduates' futures /

This case study reflects on the main method of data collection, the Biographical Narrative Interview Method, which Burke applied in his doctoral research, critically analysing the influence of social class on graduate employment trajectories. The specific mechanics of the method and forms or approac...

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Main Author: Burke, Ciaran Thomas (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Los Angeles, California] : SAGE, 2014.
Series:SAGE research methods. Cases.
Subjects:
College graduates > Employment > Research > Case studies.
Social sciences > Biographical methods > Case studies.
Sciences sociales > Histoires de vie > Études de cas.
College graduates > Employment > Research
Social sciences > Biographical methods
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Case studies
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Summary:This case study reflects on the main method of data collection, the Biographical Narrative Interview Method, which Burke applied in his doctoral research, critically analysing the influence of social class on graduate employment trajectories. The specific mechanics of the method and forms or approaches within the Biographical Narrative Interview Method 'school' are evaluated. Once the technical elements of the method have been considered, Burke explains how he gathered data, the issues faced and how they were dealt with.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781473946989
1473946980