Includes bibliographical references and index.

Philosophy and theory: foundations of qualitative research -- The conduct of qualitative research: common essential elements -- Designing data generation and management strategies -- Ethical considerations in qualitative research -- Phenomenology as method -- Phenomenology in practice, education, and administration -- Grounded theory as method -- Grounded theory in practice, education, and administration -- Ethnography as method -- Ethnography in practice, and education, and administration -- Historical research method -- Historical research in practice, education, and administration -- Action research method -- Action research in practice, education, and administration -- Triangulation as a qualitative research strategy -- Writing a qualitative research proposal -- A practical guide for sharing qualitative research results.