Qualitative Research in Practice

"Qualitative research seeks to discover and portray participants' perspectives, uncovering new insights into our lives and social contexts. Within that paradigm, there are numerous qualitative research designs, each guiding researchers toward this underlying goal in a slightly different way. In this Second Edition of Qualitative Research in Practice, Sharan Merriam and Robin Grenier have assembled a set of 16 articles exemplifying 8 key qualitative designs, allowing you to see how each approach informs real-world research. Each article is accompanied by the researchers' reflections, so you can share in the process of discovery that characterizes the qualitative process. This updated edition features a more precise focus on research designs that are entirely qualitative or that have a large qualitative component. Additionally, this book: Clarifies the philosophical underpinnings of qualitative research and its difference from quantitative approaches Provides concise descriptions of eight major qualitative designs, including phenomenology, grounded theory, and arts-based research Offers a rubric of strategies researchers can employ to assess trustworthiness and rigor in qualitative research reports Qualitative Research in Practice is a valuable resource for students and practitioners across disciplines, perfect for all those interested in improving their understanding of how qualitative research is carried out."--Page 4 of cover.