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Qualitative Inquiry Template

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About the Qualitative Inquiry format

Qualitative Inquiry is a peer-reviewed journal published by SAGE, covering Qualitative Research Methods and Ethics, Participatory Visual Research Methods, Posthumanist Ethics and Activism.

PublisherSAGE
Reference styleAuthor–year (Harvard)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Qualitative Inquiry, 12(3), pp. 45–58.

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Publishes research inQualitative Research Methods and Ethics Participatory Visual Research Methods Posthumanist Ethics and Activism Critical Race Theory in Education Educator Training and Historical Pedagogy
ISSN1077-8004
Citation impact (2-yr)2.01
h-index142
i10-index1,282
Total citations110,752
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Journal websiteqix.sagepub.com
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Papers published in Qualitative Inquiry per year

122
2014
132
2015
105
2016
139
2017
141
2018
127
2019
158
2020
90
2021
158
2022
137
2023
110
2024
68
2025

Citation impact of Qualitative Inquiry by publication year

5.8K
2014
3.6K
2015
3.4K
2016
3.6K
2017
2.4K
2018
2.6K
2019
2.2K
2020
883
2021
1.1K
2022
670
2023
309
2024
91
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Qualitative Inquiry

Qualitative Quality: Eight “Big-Tent” Criteria for Excellent Qualitative Research

Sarah J. Tracy · 1 Oct 2010

This article presents a model for quality in qualitative research that is uniquely expansive, yet flexible, in that it makes distinctions among qualitative research’s means (methods and practices) and its ends. The article first provides a contextualization and rationale for the conceptualization. Then the author presents and explores eight key markers of quality in qualitative…

7,131 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Critical Race Methodology: Counter-Storytelling as an Analytical Framework for Education Research

Daniel G. Solórzano, Tara J. Yosso · 1 Feb 2002

This article addresses how critical race theory can inform a critical race methodology in education. The authors challenge the intercentricity of racism with other forms of subordination and exposes deficit-informed research that silences and distorts epistemologies of people of color. Although social scientists tell stories under the guise of “objective” research, these stories actually uphold…

4,103 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Ethics, Reflexivity, and “Ethically Important Moments” in Research

Marilys Guillemin, Lynn Gillam · 1 Apr 2004

Ethical tensions are part of the everyday practice of doing research—all kinds of research. How do researchers deal with ethical problems that arise in the practice of their research, and are there conceptual frameworks that they can draw on to assist them? This article examines the relationship between reflexivity and research ethics. It focuses on…

2,582 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Quality in Qualitative Research

Clive Seale · 1 Dec 1999

A variety of conceptions of qualitative research exist, with competing claims as to what counts as good quality work. Rather than opting for the criteria promoted by one variety, “paradigm,” “moment,” or school within qualitative research, practicing researchers can learn valuable lessons from each one. This is because social research is a craft skill, relatively…

1,744 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Emerging Criteria for Quality in Qualitative and Interpretive Research

Yvonna S. Lincoln · 1 Sep 1995

Not only are the boundaries of interpretive research as yet undefined, but criteria for judging the quality of such research are even more fluid and emergent. Developing criteria are nominated and cautions in applying them are discussed. The author also suggests two critical insights: The most promising of these criteria are relational, and they effectively…

1,535 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →

Qualitative Inquiry template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Qualitative Inquiry format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Qualitative Inquiry template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official SAGE format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Qualitative Inquiry use?
Qualitative Inquiry uses Author–year (Harvard) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Qualitative Inquiry, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Qualitative Inquiry?
No. DocuGuru generates the sagej LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a SAGE-ready Qualitative Inquiry document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Qualitative Inquiry template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Qualitative Inquiry format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Qualitative Inquiry?
Qualitative Inquiry is a multidisciplinary journal published by SAGE. DocuGuru's Qualitative Inquiry template matches SAGE's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Qualitative Inquiry PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Qualitative Inquiry template (the sagej class) that is ready to submit to SAGE, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Qualitative Inquiry template cost?
You can start writing in the Qualitative Inquiry template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Qualitative Inquiry PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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