Includes bibliography.

Preface vii -- Nature of Research 1-30 -- Qualitative Research Methodology 31-57 -- Choosing and Introducing a Research Topic 59-98 -- Learning from Existing Literature 99-145 -- Determining the Research Design 147-182 -- Collecting Qualitative Data 183-212 -- Analyzing Qualitative Data 213-235 -- Reporting and Sharing Research Findings 237-249 </br> Bibliography 251-257

This book provides an introduction on research and how it is different from other ways of knowing. The rest of its chapters walks you over the whole process of doing qualitative research, from identifying a research topic, to doing the literature review, designing the research, gathering and analyzing data, forming conclusions and recommendations and reporting findings. This book is design for novice researchers, even for those without prior knowledge or background on research. As such, the book is intended to be used as a guidebook; it will take you step-by-step throughout the research process. - - Preface