The article "Clear as Mud": Toward Greater Clarity in Generic Qualitative Research, authored by Kate Caelli, Lynne Ray, and Judy Mill, addresses the growing trend of qualitative studies that lack a clear philosophical foundation or adherence to established methodologies. The authors highlight the challenges this presents for generic qualitative research, particularly in the health sciences, and propose four key requirements to improve the rigor and clarity of such studies: noting the researchers' position, distinguishing method from methodology, making explicit the approach to rigor, and identifying the researchers' analytic lens. They argue that while generic qualitative research has its place, it needs to be conducted with a clear understanding of its theoretical and methodological foundations to ensure credibility and rigor. The article calls for more discussion and critique of generic qualitative approaches to address these issues and improve the quality of research in this area.The article "Clear as Mud": Toward Greater Clarity in Generic Qualitative Research, authored by Kate Caelli, Lynne Ray, and Judy Mill, addresses the growing trend of qualitative studies that lack a clear philosophical foundation or adherence to established methodologies. The authors highlight the challenges this presents for generic qualitative research, particularly in the health sciences, and propose four key requirements to improve the rigor and clarity of such studies: noting the researchers' position, distinguishing method from methodology, making explicit the approach to rigor, and identifying the researchers' analytic lens. They argue that while generic qualitative research has its place, it needs to be conducted with a clear understanding of its theoretical and methodological foundations to ensure credibility and rigor. The article calls for more discussion and critique of generic qualitative approaches to address these issues and improve the quality of research in this area.