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What is qualitative research?
A discussion of qualitative research and the paradigms that surround it.
Qualitative research is an integral part of what we do.
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Introduction:
The discussions in this section are drawn upon from the "Handbook of Qualitaive research" by Denzin & Lincoln 2001 Sage London. You can read the first chapter titled "The discipline and practice of qualitative research" at the Sage publications website (this and other chapters are linked in the table).
We recommend you read the chapters for a taster and then buy the book to inform your work. The book is found in the CPD office by appointment. (Or buy the book Latest edition - Previous edition)
Follow this link - external site - to view more papers on qualitative research.
Table of agenda
The agenda for the coming discussions is set below. Click on the linked talking point to contribute and inform the discussion.
| Subject | Chapter title | Talking point |
|---|---|---|
| Intro to qualitative research | The discipline and practice of qualitative research (Sage website) | What is qualitative research? |
| Ethics | Ethics and politics in qualitative research (Sage website) |
Can research be value free? |
| Paradigms | Paradigmatic controversies, contradictions, and emerging confluences | Which paradigm will you use? |
| Feminist Research | Early millennial feminist qualitative research - Challenges and contours | Video and enduring issues |
| Action Research | ||
| Narrative Inquiry | ||
| Interviews | ||
| Ethnography | Autoethnography Making the Personal Political | A very brief summary |
| Talk | ||
| Evaluation |
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