Speigelberg outlines a seven step methodology for phenomenological research. The steps include investigating particular phenomena through intuiting, analyzing and describing; investigating general essences through eidetic intuiting; apprehending relationships among essences; exploring how phenomena appear in consciousness; suspending beliefs about existence; and interpreting hidden meanings. Great qualitative research is characterized as being holistic, motivating action, relationship-focused, personal, contextual, and self-reflective of the researcher's role.

1. Essential Aspects of Phenomenology Personal Skills and Philosophy of Research Ilsley Spring, 2012

2. Speigelberg ’ s Phenomenological Methodology Useful seven step methodology. Goes to phenomenology as both a method and as a school of thought. Provides us with a platform from which we can make inductive assertions, even theory.

3. Speigelberg ’ s Seven Steps 1. Investigating particular phenomena. A. Phenomenological intuiting. B. Phenomenological analyzing. C. Phenomenological describing. 2. Investigating general essences (eidetic intuiting.)

4. Speigelberg ’ s Seven Steps, cont. 3. Apprehending essential relationships among essences. 4. Watching modes of appearing. 5. Exploring the constitution of phenomena in consciousness. 6. Suspending belief in existence. 7. Interpreting concealed meanings.

5. Characteristics of Great Qualitative Research Holistic in scope and nature. Moves people to action. Relationship-oriented. Personal references are included. Contextual in design and description. The role of the researcher is examined and explained.