Qualitative Research in Education: A User?s Guide, 2nd Edition is a core textbook for graduate courses in educational research. As with the first edition, the book will provide readers with a blend of practical and theoretical information. The use of real-world examples and illustrations will help users grasp abstract ideas and apply them to their research.

The 2nd Edition includes:

- A streamlined organization, consolidating similar topics to eliminate replication in the first five chapters

- New and updated examples to highlight the ?how-tos? of doing qualitative research, along with new ways of thinking about qualitative research and information on new technologies.

- A new chapter on ethics, pulling together information from various spots in the existing chapters, to focus on this important and current topic.

- A new brief Student Study Site that includes sample forms, sample projects, and Web resources.