Introduction to Narrative Research

Date:

28/07/2014

Organised by:

University of the West of England

Presenter:

Brett Smith (Loughborough University)

Level:

Entry (no or almost no prior knowledge)

Contact:

For booking inquiries: HAS.studydays@uwe.ac.uk
For inquiries about course content and suitability: Nikki2.Hayfield@uwe.ac.uk

Map:

View in Google Maps  (BS16 1QY)

Venue:

University of the West of England, Frenchay Campus, Bristol

Description:

 

Course Leader(s): Brett Smith (Loughborough University)

Aims

The workshop will provide participants with an introduction to narrative research, a family of qualitative methods for making sense of ‘storied’ data. The workshop will provide an overview of the key assumptions and distinctive features of narrative research and support participants in developing ‘craft skills’ in narrative analysis.

The Participants

The workshop will be equally appropriate to individuals undertaking postgraduate study and experienced researchers new to narrative research. The workshop is aimed at participants with little or no knowledge or experience of narrative research.

The Course Leader

Brett Smith is co-author of Qualitative Research Methods in Sport, Exercise and Health (Routledge) and author of numerous papers on narrative inquiry.

Workshop Structure and Content

The workshop will incorporate the Qualitative Research International Summer School opening keynote address by Professor Brendan Gough.

Teaching and Learning Methods

The workshop will include lecture content, practical activities and small group work, with lots of opportunities to seek the advice of the facilitator.

 

 

 

Cost:

Early bird fee £150 (ends 31 May 2014), late fee £175

Website and registration:

Region:

South West

Keywords:

Frameworks for Research and Research Designs, Qualitative Data Handling and Data Analysis, Narrative Methods, Narrative Analysis

Related publications and presentations:

Frameworks for Research and Research Designs
Qualitative Data Handling and Data Analysis
Narrative Methods

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