Using Freedom of Information in Research (cancelled)

Date:

10/05/2012

Organised by:

NCRM, University of Southampton

Presenter:

Dr Cathy Murray, University of Southampton

Level:

Entry (no or almost no prior knowledge)

Contact:

Jacqui Thorp
Training Administrator
National Centre for Research Methods
University of Southampton
Tel: 023 8059 4069
Email: jmh6@soton.ac.uk

Map:

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Venue:

Lord Selborne Room, Chilworth Manor, Southampton

Description:

This one day event will explore the use of Freedom of Information requests as an innovative way of conducting research, either as a stand-alone approach or in combination with other research methods. Examples of empirical studies conducted on Children in Care in the UK and on the British government's role in the Rwandan genocide will be presented. These studies will illustrate how researchers have successfully utilised the UK Freedom of Information Act (which came into effect in 2005) to conduct their research, by making Freedom of Information requests to elicit data. Importantly, there will be a session on the background and context of the legislation and on the role of the Information Commissioner in enabling researchers to access the data they require for their studies. Finally, you will have an opportunity, in a facilitated workshop, to consider how to use Freedom of Information requests in your own research.

Cost:

The fee is:

1. £30 - For UK registered postgraduate students

2. £60 - For staff at UK academic institutions, ESRC funded researchers and registered charity organisations

3. £220 - For all other participants

All fees include event materials, lunch, morning and afternoon tea. They do not include travel and accommodation costs.

Full refund will be given if cancellation occurs 1 month prior to the event. No refund is given after this date.

Region:

South West

Keywords:

Research Skills, Communication and Dissemination (other)

Related publications and presentations:

Research Skills, Communication and Dissemination (other)

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