A Guide to Qualitative Field Research

A Guide to Qualitative Field Research, 3rd Edition, is a textbook that offers clear, practical instructions for conducting qualitative studies in the field. Written by Carol A. Bailey, the text directs readers through planning, carrying out, and completing fieldwork projects.

The volume addresses fundamental stages of qualitative inquiry, from research ethics and topic selection to fieldwork processes that span gaining entrée to exiting the field. It also examines procedures designed to increase validity and trustworthiness alongside analytical methods and final writing.

To help fellow students follow the material, the textbook incorporates research examples drawn from undergraduate and graduate student projects.