Creative Approaches to Qualitative Researching (bookings closed)

Date:

11/11/2019 - 12/11/2019

Organised by:

The University of Manchester

Presenter:

The Morgan Centre

Level:

Intermediate (some prior knowledge)

Contact:

Claire Spencer, 0161 275 4579, claire.spencer@manchester.ac.uk

Map:

View in Google Maps  (M13 9PL)

Venue:

The University of Manchester, Oxford Road Campus

Description:

This course will:

  • Introduce participants to creative qualitative research, both as an overall approach and as a means of generating social science research data;
  • Introduce participants to a range of creative methods;
  • Give participants practical experience in the use of creative methods;
  • Introduce participants to creative analytical strategies, including those appropriate to data generated by creative methods;
  • Introduce participants to creative strategies for engaging a variety of audiences;

This intermediate level course offers a hands-on introduction to creative approaches to qualitative research. The various stages of the research process will be covered, from data collection and analysis through to writing with qualitative data.

Day 1 will begin with an introduction to what we mean by doing qualitative research creatively, with an emphasis on researcher creativity and imagination. The rest of the day will focus on a range of different creative methods, including sensory and visual methods, and with an opportunity for gaining hands-on experience.

On the morning of Day 2 we will focus on creative approaches to data analysis, including an opportunity for course participants to discuss their own analytical challenges. Finally, we will focus on creative modes of engagement, including within traditional academic writing and in developing alternative formats which may draw in wider audiences, eg the use of cartoons and zines, or sociological fiction.

Throughout the two days there will be opportunities for participants to reflect upon their own research topic and their own data.

Course requirements

This is an intermediate course where participants will be expected to have a good understanding of the basic principles of qualitative methods and to have some experience of qualitative data collection and analysis. Priority will also be given to participants who currently have their own qualitative data to reflect upon. Participants will be invited to bring an example of their own qualitative data (eg text or pictures that can be brought in hard copy) for use in the participative workshop sections.

Applying for a place

Applications should be submitted by 4pm on 13th September 2019.To apply please click through to the registration link, you will be asked to provide:

  • your name
  • your education
  • current research interests and your methodological experience
  • current qualitative data that you are working with
  • a supporting statement describing how you would benefit from attending the course

Successful applicants will be notified by 1st October 2019 and your place will only be secured once your payment has been processed.

This course is run by staff from the Morgan Centre for Research into Everyday Lives (www.manchester.ac.uk/morgancentre). Morgan Centre staff are leading practitioners of creative qualitative and mixed methods approaches.

Cost:

• £30 per day for UK/EU registered students
• £60 per day for staff at UK/EU academic institutions, UK/EU Research Councils researchers, UK/EU public sector staff and staff at UK/EU registered charity organisations and recognised UK/EU research institutions.
• £220 per day for all other participants

Region:

North West

Keywords:

Qualitative Data Handling and Data Analysis

Related publications and presentations:

Qualitative Data Handling and Data Analysis

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