Dear Colleagues,
Many subscribers to this list are engaged in different
projects based on qualitative research methods. The
many approaches to this work include work based on
Norman Denzin's thinking.
The Carl Couch Center for Social and Internet Research
is now offering an award for qualitative research for which
many of these projects would be suitable. This includes
methodological and theoretical contributions that extend
or explore Denzin's thinking.
Best regards,
Ken Friedman
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CALL FOR AWARD APPLICATIONS
Norman K. Denzin Qualitative Research Award
Sponsored by
Carl Couch Center for Social and Internet Research
http://www.cccsir.org/
The Carl Couch Center issues an annual call for papers to be considered for
Norman K. Denzin Qualitative Research Award. The Couch Center welcomes
papers that (1) interpret or address Denzin's theoretical or interpretive
approaches, (2) demonstrate creative narrative ethnographies/autoethnographies
as advocated by Denzin, (3) apply Denzinian concepts to a communication
event, be it social or mediated, etc., (4) synthesize Denzinian ideas
with other
lines of scholarship, or (5) develop aspects of Dezinian scholarship in new
directions, to be considered for Denzin Award.
Papers will be evaluated based on the quality of (1) mastery of Denzinian
approaches and concepts, (2) originality, (3) organization, (4)
presentation, and
(5) advancement of knowledge. Evaluation will be administered by a Review
Committee of four:
Dr. Arthur Bochner, University of South Florida
Dr. Carolyn Ellis, University of South Florida
Dr. Patricia Clough, City University of New York
Dr. Michal McCall-Meshejian, Macalester College
Poetic, narrative, critical, cultural, autoethnographic, and performative
texts are welcomed. Both single and co-authored works are accepted. Works
that are published or accepted for publication are not eligible for award
consideration. The top paper will receive the Denzin Award plaque to be
presented in 2003 Annual Convention of the National Communication
Association (NCA).
Those interested should send a copy of their paper with a 100-word abstract,
electronically to Shing-Ling Chen at [log in to unmask] Paper length is
limited to 30 pages plus references. Application deadline is May 1, 2003.
Notification of award application will be sent out by August 1, 2003.
Questions and comments about Denzin Award application, please contact:
Shing-Ling S. Chen
Dept. of Communication Studies
Univ. of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA 50614
Tel: 319-273-6021
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
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Ken Friedman, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Leadership and Strategic Design
Department of Leadership and Organization
Norwegian School of Management
Visiting Professor
Advanced Research Institute
School of Art and Design
Staffordshire University
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