After reading this chapter, you should be able to

• „„List and define Patton’s (2002) 12 major characteristics of qualitative research.
   
• „„Compare and contrast the two major approaches to qualitative research discussed in this chapter: narrative inquiry and case study research.
   
• „„Define and compare poststructuralism and postmodernism.
   
• „„Define and explain how to conduct a narrative inquiry research study.
   
• „„Define and explain how to conduct case study research.