title: Studying policy and practice: Use of vignettes.
abstract: The authors explore the use of vignettes in their research work, and claim that the method can supply systematic information on professional practice and the policies which underlie it, information that is not easily obtained by other means.
authors.affiliation: Sociology, University of Derby.
authors.forename: Abbott
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Pamela
authors.affiliation: Research Methods, The Open University.
authors.forename: Sapsford
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Roger