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This face-to-face course is run by the Researcher Academy
Target audience: This course is designed for researchers who would like to explore the key issues involved in designing and conducting qualitative research. It is also suitable for mixed-methods/multi-modal researchers. The session is open to researchers at any career stage.
Description:
This course forms part of the Researcher Academy Developing and defending robust qualitative research programme. It is followed by in-depth practical workshops on specific methods which currently include:
- Research interviews
- Focus groups
Aim: To be able to understand the differences between different qualitative approaches.
Objectives:
- To introduce participants to a range of qualitative approaches
- To understand the philosophical implications behind each approach
- To understand the implications of each approach for study design
- To understand the nature and limitations of the data collected
- To understand the means of evaluating qualitative study designs
This workshop will introduce the rationales for: interviewing; focus groups; documents; conversation analysis; observation; images; mixing qualitative methods.
Participants will be introduced by facilitators to core concepts and debates around the various approaches to doing a qualitative study design. We will use small groups discussions (3-4 participants) and think about participants' questions and topics. We will feed back within the whole group. We will discuss the evaluation of qualitative research and think about how we ensure we are producing robust qualitative studies.
Course Accessibility
The following table shows a summary of what is needed to participate in the course.
If you feel you will experience difficulties participating, please let us know via the ‘special requirements’ tab, providing as much information as possible. The special requirements tab can be completed when you book your place. Alternatively, you can contact us directly at ra-training@nottingham.ac.uk.
| Access seminar room on campus |  |
| Take part in group activities/ discussions | |
| Follow presentation slides during the course | |
| Watch and listen to the course tutor(s) and/ or other attendees | |
| Attend the course at a specific date and time | |
Booking Conditions
Our courses are very popular, especially in the current period, and we are experiencing large volumes of people on our waiting lists.
Please do let us know if you would like to cancel your place on this course so we can offer your place to another delegate.
PLEASE NOTE: attendance will be recorded; non-attendance might impact your ability to book future courses.