1.What experience, situation, or subculture does the researcher want to understand?

2.Does the researcher want to produce a description of an experience, or a social process, or an event, or is the goal to generate a theory?

3.How was data collected?

4.How did the researcher control his or her biases and preconceptions?

5.Are specific pieces of data (e.g., direct quotes) and more generalized statements (themes, theories) included in the report?

6. What are the main findings of the study?