This document discusses different qualitative research designs that can be used. It explains that qualitative research designs include case study, ethnography, historical study, phenomenology, and content/discourse analysis. Case study examines a person, thing, or creature to understand its existence. Ethnography studies a cultural group's characteristics, organization, and relationships. Historical study determines reasons for changes over time. Phenomenology examines human experiences. Content/discourse analysis examines the substance of communication. The document also provides examples of applying these research designs and instructs on an assignment to select a design and propose a research title and problem statement.