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- Title
Brief Note on the Origins, Evolution, and Meaning of the Qualitative Research Concept "Thick Description".
- Authors
Ponterotto, Joseph G.
- Abstract
The origins, cross-disciplinary evolution, and definition of "thick description" are reviewed. Despite its frequent use in the qualitative literature, the concept of "thick description" is often confusing to researchers at all levels. The roots of this confusion are explored and examples of "thick description" are provided. The article closes with guidelines for presenting "thick description" in written reports.
- Subjects
QUALITATIVE research; CONCEPTS; GUIDELINES; RESEARCH; SENSORY perception
- Publication
Qualitative Report, 2006, Vol 11, Issue 3, p538
- ISSN
1052-0147
- Publication type
Article