Educational Research, Policymaking and Practice: Policymaking and Practice Book

I wish I knew about this book when I first started trying to figure out what qualitative research entails. The author does a great job of giving basic information and providing a lot of real-life examples, all written in a friendly, informative voice. The book, examples, and suggested activities all help to better explain various aspects of qualitative research. The book is designed around the concept that the readers will be trying a small qualitative study and walks the readers through each step in the process. There is also a website with links to further articles and resources. However, it is definitely an introductory text and would not be useful to readers who are looking to better understand the nuances of qualitative research or the various methodologies.