Hi everyone, I've been asked to pass on the following information
(aimed at media postgraduate students in Scottish institutions)

all the very best
Iain

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Please pass this to all postgraduate media students in your department:

Following on from the success of February's workshop, the Scottish
Media and Communication Association (SMCA) postgraduate committee are
pleased to announce the next one-day workshop in the series.  This
semester's topic will be 'Methods and Methodologies: the Challenge of
Qualitative Research' and will take place at:

Venue: University of Stirling, Department of Film and Media Studies

Date:    Wednesday, 28th November 2007

Time:    9.30am – 4.30pm

A number of research methods will be covered across the day and the
focus will be on sharing best practice for current research and
discussion about how these methods may be applied in future research.
Confirmed speakers include Dr Peter Hughes (La Trobe University,
Australia) on audience research techniques, Dr Stephanie Marriott
(University of Stirling) will discuss ''Grounded Theory and the
Analysis of Discourse'', and Dr Mark Brownrigg (University of
Stirling) will consider the value of textual analysis.  The day will
also include practical sessions giving students the opportunity to
think about the theoretical concepts covered in relation to their own
work.

Places for this event are limited to twenty and will be allocated on a
first come, first serve basis.  This event is open to all
postgraduates in universities across Scotland who are conducting
research into the film, television, the press, online media and the
cultural industries.   Like the previous workshop on 'Philosophies of
Research', travel expenses will be reimbursed to students by the SMCA.
 If you are interested in attending, please send your name,
institution, area of research and year of study to Caitriona at
[log in to unmask] by the 9th November.

This workshop provides an excellent opportunity for postgraduate
students across Scotland to meet and develop their skills in a
friendly atmosphere.  The themes covered throughout the day are
central to academic research and each of the speakers has used the
methods discussed to conduct thought-provoking and important research.

 We look forward to seeing you in Stirling!

 Kind regards

 Caitriona Noonan

(On behalf of the SMCA PG Committee)

-- 
Iain Robert Smith
Doctoral Student
Institute of Film and Television
School of American and Canadian Studies
University of Nottingham
University Park
NG7 2RD