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


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


Here are some examples of points raised by participants in some of our previous training sessions  
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}}.
<u> (images of flip charts and power point).</u>
 
[[Image:RECOUP_Good qual r 1.JPG|100px]]
[[Image:RECOUP_Goodqualre.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 [['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:RECOUP_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 the [[images]] and [[power point slides]] that have been provided, and review our own list about a 'good qualitative researcher'. These have been consolidated over a number of training workshops and identify factors that have not been addressed by any of the groups. 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).


==What is Reflexivity?==
[[Image:RECOUP_GoodqualR4.jpg|100px|generated from a workshop in India]]
[[Image:RECOUP_GoodqualR2.jpg|100px|a good researcher]]
[[Image:RECOUP_GoodqualR3.jpg|100px|ideal researcher]]


'''Time:''' '''''30-45 minutes'''''
==What is reflexivity?==
 
[[Image:RECOUP_Pic Research diary 002.jpg|thumb|100px|research diary]]
[[Image:RECOUP_Pic Research diary 003.jpg|thumb|100px]]
[[Image:RECOUP_Pic Research diary 004.jpg|thumb|100px]]
[[Image:RECOUP_Research diary 001.jpg|thumb|100px]]
 
'''Time:''' 45-60 minutes


'''Objectives:'''  
'''Objectives:'''  
* By the end of the session participants should understand the importance of reflexivity; of the researcher as the main research instrument in qualitative research; of the research diary as a reflexive tool
* By the end of the session participants should understand the importance of reflexivity; of the researcher as the main research instrument in qualitative research; and of the research diary as a reflexive tool


'''Preparation:'''  
'''Preparation:'''  
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'''Process:'''
'''Process:'''


<u> Ask participants to brainstorm in small groups and report back on the following questions:</u>
Ask participants to brainstorm in small groups and report back on the following questions:
 
# What do we mean by reflexivity?  
# What do we mean by reflexivity?  
# Why is reflexivity important?  
# Why is reflexivity important?  
# How do we achieve it?  
# How do we achieve it?  
# <u> How are reflexivity and ethics related in research? </u>
# How are reflexivity and ethics related in research?


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 [[handout on reflexivity]]
To wrap up the discussion you can circulate the {{Template:RECOUP/HO|handout on reflexivity}}.
 
<u>''BJOERN---The list below needs to be put in a box or something, which will make it clear that these are only sample responses from other workshops. There are a number of such lists in different sections, a consistent approach will therefore be very useful.''</u> --- <u>I will do this. Please mark other occurrences of this in the same way as you have marked this one! [[User:Bjoern|Bjoern]] </u>


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:   


'''Reflexivity: The Things we “take for granted” need to be challenged and made explicit'''
{{Template:RECOUP/Box|text='''Reflexivity'''
 
*Things we “take for granted” need to be challenged and made explicit
*Regularly/ evolving
*Regularly/ evolving
*Change through time
*Change through time
*Reflect on method
*Reflect on method
}}


'''Ethics'''
{{Template:RECOUP/Box|text='''Ethics'''


*Is there consent from participants?
*Is there consent from participants?
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*Security of data
*Security of data
*Reporting illegal/ abusive behaviour
*Reporting illegal/ abusive behaviour
}}


==Sampling in qualitative research==
==Sampling in qualitative research==


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


'''Objectives:'''  
'''Objectives:'''  
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'''Preparation:'''  
'''Preparation:'''  
* PowerPoint 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 {{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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Warning: Display title "What is good qualitative research?" overrides earlier display title "Qualitative_research".

What is good qualitative research?

Time: 45-60 minutes

Objectives:

  • To develop an appreciation of what makes a piece of qualitative research “good” qualitative research, by taking participants through a series of exercises in which they think through what is involved.

Preparation:

  • 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 screen)

Process:

Introduce this as a brainstorm, not a didactic session. Participants need to have their understandings stretched beyond the ‘text-book’ answers to questions like:

  • What is qualitative social research?
  • What makes it different from quantitative research?
  • What are the main methods of qualitative research?
  • 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 Good Qualitative Research - examples from workshop feedback handout.

RECOUP Good qual r 1.JPG RECOUP Goodqualre.jpg RECOUP Techniques.jpg

After the group brainstorm it will be useful to go through some of the points that have been highlighted in the power point Introduction to qualitative research handout. 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?

brainstorming


Time: 45-60 minutes

Objectives:

  • To help participants appreciate the central role of the researcher in a qualitative study
  • To establish the researcher as the main instrument in the research process

Preparation:

  • Big sheet of paper/ chart paper for each small group with a human figure (gender neutral) drawn on it

Process:

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. Allow time for questions and discussions.

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

generated from a workshop in India a good researcher ideal researcher

What is reflexivity?

research diary
RECOUP Pic Research diary 003.jpg
RECOUP Pic Research diary 004.jpg
RECOUP Research diary 001.jpg

Time: 45-60 minutes

Objectives:

  • By the end of the session participants should understand the importance of reflexivity; of the researcher as the main research instrument in qualitative research; and of the research diary as a reflexive tool

Preparation:

  • 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)

Process:

Ask participants to brainstorm in small groups and report back on the following questions:

  1. What do we mean by reflexivity?
  2. Why is reflexivity important?
  3. How do we achieve it?
  4. How are reflexivity and ethics related in research?

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 handout on reflexivity handout.

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

Reflexivity

  • Things we “take for granted” need to be challenged and made explicit
  • Regularly/ evolving
  • Change through time
  • Reflect on method

Ethics

  • Is there consent from participants?
  • Contradictions between interview and behaviour; also between interview and general talk
  • Reliability of the research
  • Confidentiality and trust
  • Anonymity
  • Security of data
  • Reporting illegal/ abusive behaviour

Sampling in qualitative research

Time: About 1 hour

Objectives:

  • By the end of the session participants should understand how strategic sampling and in-depth data makes qualitative research useful either for extending social science or for contributing to policy discussions

Preparation:

Process:

This session is likely to be didactic in nature and you can draw on the power point to begin the discussions. You will need to allow the session to develop slowly so that you can explain things clearly. It is important that participants understand that certain generalisations can be made based on small samples and qualitative research.

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.


Further Reading

Tuhiwai-Smith, L. (1999) Decolonizing Methodologies: Research and Indigenous Peoples, London: Zed Books


Cc-by-nc-sa-narrow.png Singal, N., and Jeffery, R. (2008). Qualitative Research Skills Workshop: A Facilitator's Reference Manual, http://oer.educ.cam.ac.uk/wiki/RECOUP, Cambridge: RECOUP (Research Consortium on Educational Outcomes and Poverty, http://recoup.educ.cam.ac.uk/). CC BY-NC-SA 4.0. (original page)