Depth interviewing skills

Date:

25/06/2013 - 26/06/2013

Organised by:

NatCen Social Research

Presenter:

NatCen Social Research

Level:

Intermediate (some prior knowledge)

Contact:

natcenlearning@natcen.ac.uk

Location:

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Venue:

35 Northampton Square

Description:

This two-day course gives participants an understanding of, and experience in using, the skills and techniques involved in conducting qualitative interviews to a high standard. It will be delivered via a combination of taught and practical sessions. The trainers all have extensive experience of conducting in-depth interviews for qualitative studies.
Course content covers:

  • the depth interview in social research
  • in-depth interviewing skills: active listening, open questioning and probing techniques
  • designing and using a topic guide
  • interviewer attributes
  • managing the interview process
    • considerations before the interview
    • stages of the interview
    • working with specific populations, dealing with sensitive or difficult topics and situations
  • practical interviewing issues

Cost:

£650 or £520 for staff and students in academia

Website and registration:

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Region:

Greater London

Keywords:

Qualitative Interviewing, Depth interviewing


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Qualitative Interviewing

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