30 Essential Skills for the Qualitative Researcher provides practical "how-to" information that is frequently not available in an accessible way for the beginning qualitative researcher. John W. Creswell draws on many applied examples from his own research experiences which he shares throughout the book. A "skill" is a particular ability or expertise that can be developed, and, once it is acquired, it can help a person conduct a thorough, rigorous qualitative study. While there may be many more than 30 skills that individuals will use and perfect, the 30 skills presented are the central ones that will aid the beginning researcher in getting started with their qualitative project. The book includes many innovative topics and applied examples not traditionally covered in research methods books.