The document discusses the pragmatic, legitimizing, and reflexive functions of writing in qualitative research. It examines how writing is used to present research findings, evaluate the study, and allow for reflexive consideration. Specifically, it explores how writing can be used to tell an analytic story, specify relationships between concepts, and organize findings into generic conceptual frameworks. The document also analyzes different styles of writing up qualitative research, including realist tales, confessional tales, and impressionist tales.