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|title =  What is good qualitative research?
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==What is good qualitative research?==  
==What is good qualitative research?==  


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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 {{Template:RECOUP/PRA|Good Qualitative Research - examples from workshop feedback}}.  


[[Image:Good qual r 1.JPG|100px]]
[[Image:RECOUP_Good qual r 1.JPG|100px]]
[[Image:Goodqualre.jpg|100px]]  
[[Image:RECOUP_Goodqualre.jpg|100px]]  
[[Image:Techniques.jpg|100px]]  
[[Image:RECOUP_Techniques.jpg|100px]]  


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 {{Template:RECOUP/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]]
[[Image:RECOUP_GoodqualR1.jpg|thumb|100px|brainstorming]]




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


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


[[Image:GoodqualR4.jpg|100px|generated from a workshop in India]]
[[Image:RECOUP_GoodqualR4.jpg|100px|generated from a workshop in India]]
[[Image:GoodqualR2.jpg|100px|a good researcher]]
[[Image:RECOUP_GoodqualR2.jpg|100px|a good researcher]]
[[Image:GoodqualR3.jpg|100px|ideal researcher]]
[[Image:RECOUP_GoodqualR3.jpg|100px|ideal researcher]]


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


[[Image:Pic Research diary 002.jpg|thumb|100px|research diary]]
[[Image:RECOUP_Pic Research diary 002.jpg|thumb|100px|research diary]]
[[Image:Pic Research diary 003.jpg|thumb|100px]]
[[Image:RECOUP_Pic Research diary 003.jpg|thumb|100px]]
[[Image:Pic Research diary 004.jpg|thumb|100px]]
[[Image:RECOUP_Pic Research diary 004.jpg|thumb|100px]]
[[Image:Research diary 001.jpg|thumb|100px]]
[[Image:RECOUP_Research diary 001.jpg|thumb|100px]]


'''Time:''' 45-60 minutes
'''Time:''' 45-60 minutes
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Some of these points may have been raised in the previous session: facilitators should choose whether to deal with them in the earlier session or come back and give them more time in this session.  
Some of these points may have been raised in the previous session: facilitators should choose whether to deal with them in the earlier session or come back and give them more time in this session.  


To wrap up the discussion you can circulate the {{HO|handout on reflexivity}}.
To wrap up the discussion you can circulate the {{Template:RECOUP/HO|handout on reflexivity}}.


Here is a sample list of some of the issues that participants should be discussing:   
Here is a sample list of some of the issues that participants should be discussing:   


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{{Template:RECOUP/Box|text='''Reflexivity'''
|text='''Reflexivity'''
*Things we “take for granted” need to be challenged and made explicit
*Things we “take for granted” need to be challenged and made explicit
*Regularly/ evolving
*Regularly/ evolving
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{{Template:RECOUP/Box|text='''Ethics'''
|text='''Ethics'''


*Is there consent from participants?
*Is there consent from participants?
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'''Preparation:'''  
'''Preparation:'''  
* A {{PRA|Presentation on Sampling}} is available to be used or amended if desired
* A {{Template:RECOUP/PRA|Presentation on Sampling}} is available to be used or amended if desired
* An article by Bent Flyvbjerg used in preparing the handout and the PowerPoint is available at (http://flyvbjerg.plan.aau.dk/Publications2006/0604FIVEMISPUBL2006.pdf). It makes a strong case for the contributions of case studies to social science. Depending on the participants, consider getting them to read this, either before or after the session.
* An article by Bent Flyvbjerg was used in preparing the handout, and the presentation is available at (http://flyvbjerg.plan.aau.dk/Publications2006/0604FIVEMISPUBL2006.pdf). It makes a strong case for the contributions of case studies to social science. Depending on the participants, consider getting them to read this, either before or after the session.
* A {{HOA|Handout on Sampling in Qualitative Research}} can also be distributed to participants.
* A {{Template:RECOUP/HOA|Handout on Sampling in Qualitative Research}} can also be distributed to participants.
* Flip chart and big markers (OR use someone sitting at a computer and typing in points raised so that they are shown on a projector)
* Flip chart and big markers (OR use someone sitting at a computer and typing in points raised so that they are shown on a projector)


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At the end of the session distribute the hand outs and ask participants to review them.
At the end of the session distribute the hand outs and ask participants to review them.
This can be a difficult session and hence you need to be slow in your pace. Give time to participants for reading, discussing  and consolidating their understandings.
This can be a difficult session and hence you need to be slow in your pace. Give time to participants for reading, discussing  and consolidating their understandings.
== Further Reading ==
Tuhiwai-Smith, L. (1999) ''Decolonizing Methodologies: Research and Indigenous Peoples'', London: Zed Books
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