Hello, 

The following courses have been scheduled for the month of May 2011:

Grounded Theory Research Methods 05.05.11(Simon Haslam): This will be the first time that this course has been run by the SRA. Its aim is to give social researchers practical insight into the application of Grounded Theory research method. Grounded Theory has been used to great effect in academic research, generating insight into social behaviour and processes that some would argue could not be generated by other methods. This workshop focuses on the application of Grounded Theory approaches outside of academe – looking at how Grounded Theory approached might enhance research insight and outcomes.

Research with People with Disabilities 26.05.11(Charlotte Davies and Stephanie Jones): We ran this course for the first time last year in Cardiff and due to the large interest we have had it has been added to our Training Programme for this year to be held in London.  Participants will explore the social roots of disability in the context of social research and consider how research methods can best be adapted to eliminate socially grounded disability from the research process. Research ethics are intrinsic to the course, and ethical issues – from informed consent to action / emancipatory research – are discussed by means of real case studies supplemented with hypothetical exercises. The course maximizes active learning for trainees through extensive use of exemplary material, case studies and participatory educational methods.

We also have an advanced level half - day course concerning the topic of: 

Survey Research and Data Privacy 18.05.11 (Peter Mouncey): The UK Data Protection Act (1998) changed the rules of the game for those researchers reliant on personal data. Since this act became law, further regulations on Privacy and Electronic Communication were introduced that pose fresh challenges for some research methodologies. Finally, the Freedom of Information Act (2005) creates other issues for those commissioning or conducting research in the public sector to consider. However despite all this new legislation, issues to do with data privacy constantly make the headlines, and as a response the powers of the Information Commissioner are being steadily increased. All of which will be covered in this course. 

It is imperative that you let us know of your interest in any of these activities before the deadline for bookings on each course. To find this information as well as booking forms and prices please see: http://www.the-sra.org.uk/training.htm or contact me for more information. 

Best wishes,

Maki

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Maki Deguchi

Training and Events Administrator

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