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Rossman, G., & Rallis, S. (2017). Chapter 4: Major qualitative research genres. In An introduction to qualitative research (4th ed.). SAGE Publications, Inc.
This chapter presents an overview of major qualitative research approaches, including ethnography, phenomenology, case study, and narrative inquiry, helping students choose appropriate genres for their studies.

Flick, U. (2018). Chapters 1–2. In Designing qualitative research (2nd ed.). SAGE Publications Ltd.
These chapters define qualitative research and walk the reader through the process of shaping a meaningful research question, providing the foundation for study design and inquiry.

Baker, E. (2022). Chapter: The anatomy of qualitative research questions. In Crafting qualitative research questions: A prequel to design. SAGE Publications, Inc.
This chapter offers detailed guidance on how to construct strong, focused, and researchable qualitative questions, emphasizing clarity and alignment with methodology.

Graduate Studies Support Center. (2023). Best practice guide for qualitative research design and methods dissertations (2nd ed.). National University. https://resources.nu.edu/ld.php?content_id=56279762
This guide supports students in designing and implementing rigorous qualitative research, with clear direction on methodology, alignment, and structure.

Yin, R. K. (2018). Case study research and applications: Design and methods (6th ed.). SAGE Publications. https://research.ebsco.com/plink/63ee35f2-1fb8-3e0b-8a55-8f6772d338a8
This chapter introduces foundational concepts for designing and conducting case study research, emphasizing its application across disciplines.

Rossman, G., & Rallis, S. (2017). Major qualitative research genres. In An Introduction to Qualitative Research: Learning in the Field (4th ed., pp. 77–99). SAGE Publications, Inc. https://doi.org/10.4135/9781071802694
This chapter explores the main genres of qualitative research—such as case studies, ethnography, and phenomenology—providing guidance for selecting an appropriate approach based on research goals.

Mohammadi, S., Navkhsi, J., & Shahbazi, F. (2024). Phenomenological analysis of sports club customers’ gratitude. Journal of New Studies in Sport Management, 5(4), 1291–1302. https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=b087b690-b750-34c2-be8f-4b3f2a57a1c4
This article applies a phenomenological framework to explore customer gratitude in sports club environments, highlighting the lived experiences and emotional dimensions of service interactions.

Graduate Studies Support Center. (2023). Best practice guide for qualitative research design and methods dissertations (2nd ed.). National University. https://resources.nu.edu/ld.php?content_id=56279762
Pages 5–20 provide essential guidance on aligning research questions, methodology, and frameworks for dissertation-level qualitative research.

Caffrey, C. (2018). Conceptual framework [Audio file]. Salem Press Encyclopedia.
This short audio clip introduces the concept of a conceptual framework and its importance in shaping research design and guiding inquiry.

Differentiating the Research (Ph.D.) and Applied Doctoral Degrees [PDF document].
This PDF outlines key differences between research-oriented and applied doctoral programs, focusing on outcomes, structure, and scholarly expectations.

Harrison, I. R. L. (2013). Using mixed methods designs in the Journal of Business Research, 1990–2010. Journal of Business Research, 66, 2153–2162.
This article analyzes the use and trends of mixed methods research in business, offering practical insights for integrating qualitative and quantitative approaches.

Yin, R. K. (2018). Case study research and applications: Design and methods (6th ed.). SAGE Publications, Inc.
This chapter focuses on data collection procedures and analytical strategies used in case study research.

Mertz, N. (Academic). (2017). Norma Mertz defines theoretical framework [Video file].
This video features Norma Mertz discussing the purpose and structure of a theoretical framework in academic research.