This open access book introduces vignette research to new and experienced researchers by guiding them through its history, theory and underlying principles before delving into step-by-step practical guidance on how to do vignette research.

Vignette research is an innovative qualitative, narrative and phenomenological research methodology that has gained international recognition, sparking interest from a wide range of individuals and institutions in global contexts. Vignettes are concise narratives, which capture human experiences in real life settings. They reveal surprising or intriguing facets and intangible moments. The experiential narratives resonate with readers and reduce the distance between the researcher and the researched.

The ebook editions of this book are available open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 licence on bloomsburycollections.com. Open access was funded by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF).

Evi Agostini is Associate Professor at the Centre for Teacher Education and the Faculty of Philosophy and Education at the University of Vienna, Austria. She is coordinator of the International Phenomenological Vignette and Anecdote Research Network (VignA).

Michael Schratz is Professor of Education and Founding Dean of the School of Education at the University of Innsbruck, Austria. He has been the Scientific Director of the Austrian Leadership Academy, Project Leader of European Doctorate in Teacher Education and Chair of the Jury for the German School Award.

Irma Eloff is Professor of Educational Psychology and former Dean of Education at the University of Pretoria, South Africa and Adjunct Professor at the University of Innsbruck, Austria. She is Chair of the Global Network of Deans of Education and Project Leader for the Teach4Reach project.