Session: Thursday 10th July AM (09.15 - 12.45)

Title: Democratisation of Research Methods

Convenor:

Professor Graham Crow (University of Edinburgh)

Abstract Details

This session will explore various issues around the theme of the democratisation of social research. What do we mean by the term? What is driving it? What are the consequences for how research is designed, undertaken, funded and disseminated? Is there a case against as well as for the democratisation of social research? What are the prospects for the future?

Presentation downloads

Presenter: Graham Crow

Democratisation in theory and (one exaple of) practice

Presenter: David Gough

The democratisation of evaluation

Presenter: Ed Hall

Giving voice to people with disabilities in research

Presenter: Graham Smith

Lessons for social research from participatory decision making

The level of the session is: Accessible

Presentation details

There will be a coffee break from 10.45 - 11.15

Presentation 1

Start time: 09:15

Presentation title:Introduction

Author: Professor Graham Crow (University of Edinburgh)

Presentation 2

Start time: 09:25

Presentation title:Democratisation in theory and (one example of) practice

Authors: Dr Jaimie Ellis (University of Southampton)
Professor Graham Crow (University of Edinburgh)

Presentation 3

Start time: 09:50

Presentation title:Lessons for social research from participatory decision making

Author: Professor Graham Smith (University of Westminster)

Presentation 4

Start time: 10:15

Presentation title:Giving voice to people with disabilities in research

Author: Dr Ed Hall (University of Dundee)

Presentation 5

Start time: 11:15

Presentation title:The democratisation of evaluation

Author: Professor David Gough (Institute of Education)

Presentation 6

Start time: 11:40

Presentation title:Discussant

Author: Professor Melanie Nind (University of Southampton)