In every chapter, “stretching” exercises help readers develop, practice, and hone fieldwork skills and vital habits of mind such as observation, interviewing, writing, creativity, technology, and analysis. While reading the book and working through the exercises, readers can complete a researcher’s reflective journal—an invaluable tool that will remain useful throughout their careers.



?New to this edition:

• 10 new stretching exercises help qualitative researchers practice the techniques needed to sustain them in the post-modern digital era.


• An all-new chapter on The Technology Habit includes coverage of Skype, voice recognition software, virtual interviews, and more.


• New examples clarify narrative writing in its many forms.


• New examples of sample projects provide exemplars and models for students.


• Twenty new figures help explain analysis and interpretation.