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There was an error in the link in relation to the course recently advertised, the correct link is now included





Dear colleague,



UCL is offering a Qualitative Research Methods course, which can be taken as a whole module, or as individual day courses.





http://www.ucl.ac.uk/pcph/postgrad/qualitative-research-methods



This course is for staff or MSc/PhD students who want to plan and carry out qualitative research. We teach in small groups with plenty of opportunity to discuss your ideas and questions with experienced tutors.



Please circulate details to colleagues or students who might be interested.



Understanding Qualitative Research Methods

13th January 2016

Julia Bailey and Fiona Stevenson



This session introduces students to philosophical debates around qualitative research so that students understand the basis upon which qualitative methodology is selected as a research approach.  Qualitative and quantitative approaches will be discussed and compared.  Part of the session involves critiquing a published paper of a qualitative study, which enables students to reflect on a completed study to consider not only on the methodological approach and selection of methods, but also practical aspects such as sampling, what counts as data, the position of the researcher, data analysis, and application of findings.



Learning Objectives



  *   To understand some of the philosophical debates that inform qualitative research

  *   To be able to describe the principles of qualitative research design

  *   To know when qualitative research designs are appropriate

  *   To have an overview of the dilemmas and debates associated with qualitative research design



Qualitative Interviewing - Theory and Practice

27th January 2016

Deborah Haworth



This session will focus on qualitative research interviewing techniques and developing topic guides. Structured, semi-structured and in-depth interview methods and their application will be explored (using real world examples), however, the emphasis will be on semi-structured interview techniques. The importance of different communication styles and researcher reflexivity as well as practical issues such as sampling and structuring questions will be demonstrated and discussed. Throughout the day students will be encouraged to think of an area of research around which they will structure and produce a topic guide for use in a practical session on the day. As far as possible the day is tailored towards the research people are planning/ doing at the time of the course.



Learning Objectives

By the end of the session the participants will be able to:



  *   Describe and distinguish between structured, semi-structured and 'in-depth' interviewing

  *   Formulate and construct a topic guide

  *   Apply and evaluate some key interviewing skills



Focus groups in qualitative research – theory and practice

10th February 2016



Kalpa Kharicha







This session introduces students to a key qualitative research method - focus groups. We will consider the different stages of the research process that focus groups can be used, the types of research questions that lend themselves to this approach and develop a topic guide for focus groups. Practicalities of sampling, convening and conducting focus groups will be discussed, including issues to consider when researching sensitive topics. Communication and group facilitation skills will be highlighted and practiced. Throughout the day students will be encouraged to think of an area of research around which they will structure and produce a topic guide for use in a practical session on the day.







Learning Objectives:



•    Explain when and how to use focus groups

•    To design a topic guide for a focus group study

•    To organise and facilitate a focus group







Qualitative data analysis

24th February 2016



Fiona Stevenson and Nathan Davies







This session focuses on qualitative data analysis. It involves discussion of a range of ways of conducting analysis and the rationales for different approaches. The importance of decisions about transcription are stressed and participants are encouraged to critically reflect on the ways in which decisions throughout the research affect the type and extent of analysis possible. The place of data management software in qualitative analysis is considered, although participants are not taught how to use packages, rather the advantages and disadvantages are discussed. Participants conduct a thematic analysis on a piece of data, with discussion to reflect on the task to aid people in considering the best approach for their own work.



As far as possible, the day is tailored towards the research people are planning or doing at the time of the course. This session does not provide training in the use of Computer Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis packages











Learning objectives



By the end of this session participants will be able to:







·         Distinguish between different types of qualitative data analysis



·         Recognise the importance of decisions relating to transcribing, reflexivity, field notes, double coding and data management



·         Consider various approaches to analysis



·         Understand the principles and practicalities of conducting a basic thematic analysis



·         Evaluate the benefits of Computer Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis for their projects





Designing a Qualitative Study

9th March 2016

Julia Bailey



In this session, participants will plan their own qualitative study designs.  The session is very interactive, with students in small groups with experienced tutors, and plenty of one-to-one discussion and advice on qualitative study design.  The morning is spent planning studies, and in the afternoon students will present their study design proposals to tutors and other students, and discuss research issues arising from students' proposed studies.



Learning Objectives:



  *   To write clear research question/s

  *   To understand the principles of (and debates about) quality in qualitative research

  *   To plan a qualitative research study, specifying the details of how a study will be carried out

  *   Present (on flip charts) a summary of your study design

  *   Discuss the rationale for chosen study designs



Assessment for students taking the course as an MSc or MA module - Assessed presentations-30% of module marks (5 credits), and submission of a protocol for an original qualitative project-70% of marks (10 credits).



Writing Qualitative Research

16th March 2016

Nikki Newhouse and Julia Bailey



In this session, we will discuss how to write up qualitative research (e.g. a research paper), including how to describe qualitative research for an academic/medical audience.  The session will address what constitutes good writing, and give students practice in conveying their ideas clearly in writing.  We will come up with some suggested solutions to barriers and blocks to writing.  Students will develop their own plans for their own research writing.



Learning Objectives

By the end of this session participants will be able to:



  *   Understand debates and dilemmas in how to describe qualitative research for a (medical) academic audience

  *   Practise conveying ideas clearly on paper

  *   Identify barriers and blocks to writing

  *   Have an outline plan for their own writing







https://www.ucl.ac.uk/pcph/postgrad/qualitative-research-method



Please contact Fiona Giles [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>  for further information and to register



Please contact Julia Bailey or Fiona Stevenson to discuss the course content

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