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Rossman, G., & Rallis, S. (2017). An introduction to qualitative research (4th ed.). SAGE Publications, Inc. https://go.openathens.net/redirector/nu.edu?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmethods.sagepub.com%2Fbook%2Fmono%2Fembed%2Fan-introduction-to-qualitative-research-4e%2Ftoc

Read Chapter 3: "The Researcher as Competent and Ethical" (approx. 23 pages, 11,500 words). This chapter focuses on the essential qualities, ethics, and responsibilities of researchers engaged in qualitative work.

Flick, U. (2018). Designing qualitative research (2nd ed.). SAGE Publications Ltd. https://go.openathens.net/redirector/nu.edu?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmethods.sagepub.com%2Fbook%2Fmono%2Fembed%2Fdesigning-qualitative-research-2e%2Ftoc

Read Chapter 7: "Ethics in Qualitative Research" (8.5 pages), which explores ethical considerations and challenges that researchers face during fieldwork.
Also read Chapter 12: "Designing Qualitative Research: Some Conclusions" (3.5 pages), which offers key takeaways and practical reflections on research design.

Cruz, R. F., & Tantia, J. F. (2017). Reading and understanding qualitative research. American Journal of Dance Therapy, 39(1), 79–92. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10465-016-9219-z
This article offers guidance for clinicians and students on interpreting qualitative research, emphasizing its relevance in dance/movement therapy practice.

Faulkner, C. A., & Faulkner, S. S. (2019). Research methods for social workers: A practice-based approach (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
Chapter 2 introduces foundational concepts in research methodology tailored for social work professionals, focusing on practical application in the field.

Sale, J. E. M., & Thielke, S. (2018). Commentary: Qualitative research is a fundamental scientific process. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, 102, 129–133. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclinepi.2018.04.024
This commentary underscores the scientific rigor of qualitative research, advocating for its integral role in evidence-based practice.

Walther, J., Sochacka, N. W., Benson, L. C., Bumbaco, A. E., Kellam, N., Pawley, A. L., & Phillips, C. M. L. (2017). Qualitative research quality: A collaborative inquiry across multiple methodological perspectives. Journal of Engineering Education, 106(3), 398–430. https://doi.org/10.1002/jee.20170
This study explores quality criteria in qualitative research through a collaborative inquiry among researchers from diverse methodological backgrounds.

qualitative research. Forum: Qualitative Social Research, 19(3), Article 33. https://doi.org/10.17169/fqs-19.3.3155
This article provides an overview of contemporary discussions on research ethics in qualitative studies, highlighting challenges and proposing frameworks for ethical practice.