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Reporting Qualitative Research in Psychology: How to Meet APA Style Journal
Article Reporting Standards, by H. M. Levitt
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Chapter 9. R eporting Mixed Methods Research:
Bridging Reporting Standards 111
Chapter 10. Considering Rhetorical Style and Methodological
Integrity: Troubleshooting and Tips for Publishing
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