This document provides an overview of several qualitative research traditions including case study, grounded theory, phenomenology, heuristic inquiry, ethnography, and life history. It describes the key characteristics of each approach, such as case studies exploring "how" and "why" questions within a bounded context through storytelling. Grounded theory involves continual questioning and simultaneous data collection and analysis to generate theory. Phenomenology aims to understand the meaning of lived experiences. Ethnography studies culture through extensive field notes from natural settings. Narratives and life histories involve stories from individuals and groups about lived experiences.