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==What is good qualitative research?==  
==What is good qualitative research?==  


'''Time:''' '''''30-45 minutes'''''
'''Time:''' 45-60 minutes
'''Objectives:'''  
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* Why might we want to use them?  
* Why might we want to use them?  


Some examples of points raised by participants in some of our previous training sessions can be seen in the images below as well as the powerpoint on {{PRA|Good Qualitative Research: examples from workshop feedback}}.  
Some examples of points raised by participants in some of our previous training sessions can be seen in the images below as well as the powerpoint on {{PRA|Good Qualitative Research - examples from workshop feedback}}.  


[[Image:Good qual r 1.JPG|100px]]
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[[Image:Goodqualre.jpg|100px]]  
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After the group brainstorm it will be useful to go through some of the points that have been highlighted in the power point {{PRA|Introduction to qualitative research}}. Use this as an opportunity to clarify any doubts and build on the knowledge of the participants.
After the group brainstorm it will be useful to go through some of the points that have been highlighted in the power point {{PRA|Introduction to qualitative research}}. Use this as an opportunity to clarify any doubts and build on the knowledge of the participants.


==What are the characteristics of a good qualitative researcher?==
==What are the characteristics of a good qualitative researcher?==
[[Image:GoodqualR1.jpg|thumb|100px|brainstorming]]


'''Time:''' 30-45 minutes
 
 
'''Time:''' 45-60 minutes


'''Objectives:'''
'''Objectives:'''
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Ask participants to arrange themselves in smaller groups (of 3-4) and give each group a chart paper with an outline of a human figure (gender neutral). Ask participants to work in their small groups and make this figure into a ‘researcher’ – they can use words, symbols and anything else they might wish to use to develop their image of a good qualitative researcher. Participants will spend 15 minutes on the task.
Ask participants to arrange themselves in smaller groups (of 3-4) and give each group a chart paper with an outline of a human figure (gender neutral). Ask participants to work in their small groups and make this figure into a ‘researcher’ – they can use words, symbols and anything else they might wish to use to develop their image of a good qualitative researcher. Participants will spend 15 minutes on the task.


Each group is then required to present their image of a good qualitative researcher to the whole group.
Each group is then required to present their image of a good qualitative researcher to the whole group. Allow time for questions and discussions.


Allow time for questions and discussions. You might like to draw on and review the images and {{PRA|presentation of examples from our workshops on the characteristics of a good qualitative researcher}} that have been provided. Propose these to the participants and discuss their relevance (or even perceived irrelevance).
Additionally, you might like to draw on and review the images and {{PRA|presentation of examples from our workshops on the characteristics of a good qualitative researcher}} that have been provided. Propose these to the participants and discuss their relevance (or even perceived irrelevance).


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[[Image:GoodqualR4.jpg|100px|generated from a workshop in India]]
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[[Image:GoodqualR2.jpg|100px|a good researcher]]
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[[Image:GoodqualR3.jpg|100px|ideal researcher]]
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[[Image:GoodqualR2.jpg|100px]]


==What is reflexivity?==
==What is reflexivity?==


'''Time:''' '''''30-45 minutes'''''
[[Image:Pic Research diary 002.jpg|thumb|100px|research diary]]
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[[Image:Research diary 001.jpg|thumb|100px]]
 
'''Time:''' 45-60 minutes


'''Objectives:'''  
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{{box
{{box
|text='''Reflexivity: The Things we “take for granted” need to be challenged and made explicit'''
|text='''Reflexivity'''
 
*Things we “take for granted” need to be challenged and made explicit
*Regularly/ evolving
*Regularly/ evolving
*Change through time
*Change through time
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*Reporting illegal/ abusive behaviour
*Reporting illegal/ abusive behaviour
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}}
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==Sampling in qualitative research==
==Sampling in qualitative research==


'''Time:''' 45-60 minutes
'''Time:''' About 1 hour


'''Objectives:'''  
'''Objectives:'''