Phillips, Richard
Creative Writing for Social Research: A Practical Guide
- ISBN 13:
- 9781447355984
- author:
- Phillips, Richard
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Policy Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 24 x 17.2 centimeters (0.31 kg)
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Language Arts, Writing,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Creative Writing for Social Research: A Practical Guide by Richard Phillips and Helen Kara is a groundbreaking resource that brings creative writing to social research. This innovative book showcases the techniques outlined by the authors through creatively written contributions from researchers across various disciplines. The book offers a user-friendly approach, demonstrating how creative writing can enhance social research practices. It explores how writers can use creative techniques to work with participants, generate data, and communicate findings. The guide covers a range of formats, including plays, poems, videos, and comics, making it an ideal resource for both beginners and experienced researchers looking to explore new ways of writing. By introducing readers to creatively written research, this book provides permission for social researchers to write creatively while offering practical guidance on how to do so.