A Journey Through Qualitative Research takes students from start-to-finish through the research process while showcasing the complexities and interrelationships of different methods, schools of thought, and associated analytical strategies. Encouraging students to think of qualitative research as a flexible, cyclical process rather than a linear one, this book offers a panoramic strategy and dynamic approach to qualitative research that accommodates the fluid nature of research and accounts for lessons learned through lived experience. With an emphasis on the analysis stage--within case, across case, and the dialogue between these insights and existing literature--it uses concrete applications to show how methodological decisions translate into practice. This hands-on guide covers: • Forming, defending, and evaluating research questions • Choosing a research approach • Ensuring ethically sound research • Collecting quality data • Analyzing data in layers • Reporting research results Through a conversational tone that unpacks key vocabulary and acts as a companion supervisor, this book equips readers to traverse every step of the qualitative research journey.