Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design for Five Approaches

Creswell's book, "Qualitative Inquiry & Research Design: Choosing among five approaches," has been praised for its excellent categorization of various qualitative methods into five distinct approaches: narrative research, phenomenology, grounded theory, ethnography, and case study. The author has expanded and updated the information presented in the first edition of the book (Creswell, 1998), including a discussion of the various schools of thought that have developed among qualitative researchers since the mid-1990s.

The book is highly informative, and researchers are likely to return to it repeatedly as they expand their comfort zone within qualitative research, according to Peggy M. Delmas from the University of Alabama. Edith King from the University of Denver praises Creswell's work, stating that this new version of the book is even more outstanding and valuable for qualitative research than the First Edition.

Like the bestselling First Edition, the new version explores the philosophical underpinnings, history, and key elements of each of the five qualitative inquiry approaches. Using an accessible and engaging writing style, the author, John W. Creswell, compares theoretical frameworks, ways to employ standards of quality, and strategies for writing introductions to studies, collecting data, analyzing data, writing a narrative, and verifying results.

The book's comprehensive coverage of the five qualitative approaches, combined with the author's clear and engaging writing style, make it a valuable resource for researchers, students, and practitioners in the field of qualitative research. The updated information and expanded discussion of the various schools of thought within qualitative research further enhance the book's relevance and usefulness in the current research landscape.

Overall, "Qualitative Inquiry & Research Design: Choosing among five approaches" is a well-written and highly informative text that provides a thorough and insightful exploration of the key aspects of qualitative research. It is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding and using qualitative methods in their research.

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