Exploring 100 key questions (and answers) on the nature and practice of qualitative inquiry, this unique book addresses the practical decisions that researchers must make in their work, from the design of the study, through ethics approval, implementation, and writing. The book’s quick-scan, question-and-answer format make it ideal as a supplementary text or as a ready reference for graduate students preparing for comprehensive exams and writing research proposals, undergraduates in affiliated programs who will not be taking a primary course in qualitative research methods, and researchers working across disciplines in academic or practice environments.

"This is a great companion book for a course on qualitative methods and it is also a great resource as a ‘ready-reference,’ which should be a required companion for all graduate students who will be taking qualitative research methods." -- JoAnn DiGeorgio-Lutz, Texas A&M University-Commerce

"It provides an overview of the subject on the nuances of qualitative research."

"Very precise in helping students determine if their study is appropriate for this type of research design."

"The book appears to provide the right combination of breadth and depth. There are a lot of topics covered, but the book seems to provide a succinct, snapshot-like answer for each question."

"A book like this can provide a useful supplement to major texts and be used as a reference."

Lisa M. Given, Ph.D., is Associate Dean, Research and Development, for the Faculty of Health, Arts and Design at Swinburne University of Technology, Australia. She is President of the Association for Information Science and Technology and has served on the College of the Australian Research Council. Lisa is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Information Studies, Charles Sturt University (Australia), as well as in the Faculties of Arts (Humanities Computing) and Education, University of Alberta (Canada)