Gives students, research managers, policy analysts, and applied researchers, a guidance on designing qualitative research. The authors emphasize the importance of being systematic but also inspire readers with potential "Aha!" moments and opportunities to do research in close connection with people and communities. Provided by publisher.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Qualitative research genres -- Trustworthiness and ethics -- The what of the study : building the conceptual framework -- The how of the study : building the research design -- Basic data collection methods -- Specialized and focused data collection methods -- Managing, analyzing, and interpreting data -- Stressors : time, resources, and politics -- Arguing the merits of your proposal and envisioning the final report.