Introduction to Research:

Creswell, J. (2003)  Qualitative, quantitative,  and mixed method approaches. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Introduction to Qualitative Research Texts

Creswell, J. (1998).  Qualitative inquiry and research design. Choosing among five traditions.  Thousand Oaks. CA: Sage.

Merriam, S. B. (1998).  Qualitative research and case study applications in education. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Schwandt, T. J. (2001).  Dictionary of qualitative inquiry (second edition).  London: Sage.

Examples of Qualitative Research:

McBride, J. (1996).  The color of water. A black man¡¦s tribute to his white mother.  New York: Riverhead Books.            

Howell, J. (1972).  Hard living on clay street. Portraits of blue collar families.  Prospect Heights, IL: Waveland Press.

Suggested Case Study Texts :

Hamel, J., Dufour, S., & Fortin, D. (1995). Case study methods.  In J. Van Mannen (Series Ed.), Qualitative Research Methods: Vol. 32. London: Sage.

Lawrence-Lightfoot, S & Hoffman, J. D. (1997).  The art and science of portraiture.  San Francisco: Jossey Bass.       

Stake, R. E.  (1995).  The art of case study research.  London: Sage.

Stake, R. E..  (2000).  Case Studies. In N. K. Denzin, & Y. S. Lincoln (Eds.),  Handbook of qualitative research, 2nd, ed  (pp.435-454). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Yin, R. K. (1994). Case study research design and methods.  London: Sage.

Suggested Examples of  Research Studies that Use Case Study Methods : 
Lawrence-Lightfoot, S. (2000).  Respect: An exploration. Cambridge, MA: Perseus Books.

Suggested Readings:

Stake, R. E..  (2000).  Case Studies. In N. K. Denzin, & Y. S. Lincoln (Eds.),  Handbook of qualitative research, 2nd, ed  (pp.435-454). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Suggested Narrative Inquiry Methods Texts:

Atkinson, R. (1998).  The life story interview.  In J. Van Mannen (Series Ed.), Qualitative Research Methods: Vol. 44. London: Sage.

Beverley, J  (2000).  Testimonio, subalternity, and authority. In N. K. Denzin, & Y. S. Lincoln (Eds.),  Handbook of qualitative research, 2nd, ed  (pp.555-565). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Denzin, N. (1989). Interpretive biography. In J. Van Mannen (Series Ed.), Qualitative Research Methods: Vol. 17.  London: Sage.

Hertz, R. (Eds.).  (1997).  Reflexivity and voice.  London: Sage.

Josselson, R. (1996).  Ethics and process in the narrative study of lives.  Sage: Thousand Oaks.

Josselson, R. & Liblich, A. (1997).  The narrative study of lives.  Sage: Thousand Oaks.

Riessman, C. K. (1993).  Narrative analysis.  In J. Van Mannen (Series Ed.), Qualitative Research Methods: Vol. 30. London: Sage.