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The use of composite narratives to present interview findings

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The use of composite narratives to present interview findings. / Willis, Rebecca.
In: Qualitative Research, 20.07.2018.

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Willis, R 2018, 'The use of composite narratives to present interview findings', Qualitative Research. https://doi.org/10.1177/1468794118787711

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Willis, R. (2018). The use of composite narratives to present interview findings. Qualitative Research. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/1468794118787711

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Willis R. The use of composite narratives to present interview findings. Qualitative Research. 2018 Jul 20. Epub 2018 Jul 20. doi: 10.1177/1468794118787711

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Willis, Rebecca. / The use of composite narratives to present interview findings. In: Qualitative Research. 2018.

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