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.

The Nature of Qualitative Inquiry -- Ethical Issues in Qualitative Research -- Designing Qualitative Research -- Ensuring Rigor in Qualitative Research Design -- Methodologies and Methods -- Mixed-Methods Research Involving Qualitative Approaches -- Collecting Qualitative Data -- Conducting Qualitative Analysis -- Writing Qualitative Research.