develop a theory, challenge stereotypes, explain themes, aid understanding? You are not ready to write up if you have not thought about your data and how to make sense of it all in the light of your initial problems. Try to bear these few points in mind a you prepare your written work Start by writing up the things you are sure about A title (even just a working one) helps the writing move along It means you have decided what you are writing about! Decide, where possible and at each stage, when you are describing and when you are explaining