Dear all,
This year the course "Hard-to-Reach: Applied Research Methods with Hidden, Marginal and Excluded Populations" will be done at the University of Oxford, Nuffield College from 3 to 7 August. It will be part of a new exciting collaboration with the Nuffield Centre for Experimental Social Science (CESS).
The course provides an introduction to research methods both qualitative and quantitative., to estimate and conduct action oriented research with Hard-to-Reach populations, such as migrants; refugees and displaced people; children and adolescents; sex workers; homeless; LGBT; victims of violence, conflicts or trafficking; HIV/AIDS; drug users.
The course is designed to bring together academics (Researchers, PhD and masters students)and practitioners (from NGOs, UN and Government Agencies), creating a unique opportunity for experience sharing and methodological cross-fertilization. (UN and NGO participants may have access to the discounted Academic rate).
PLEASE NOTE: This year the course will NOT be done at the Essex Summer School. Only at Oxford.
Feel free to share it with colleagues, students or researchers.
And do not hesitate to contact me if you have questions.
Andrea Rossi
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Hard to Reach : Applied Research Methods with Hidden, Marginal and Excluded Populations
University of Oxford,
Nuffield College Centre for Experimental Social Sciences (CESS)
3 - 7 August 2020 (one week course, full time / 35 hrs.)
Schedule: One week, full time course (35 h)
Class times: 9:30 – 13:00 and 14:00 – 17:30
Course Outline:
Focusing on Hard-to-Reach populations, the course provides an introduction to research methods in conducting research, both qualitative and quantitative, on marginal, hidden and excluded population such as children, migrants, sex workers, homeless, victims of violence, conflicts or trafficking, HIV/AIDS, drug addicted, refugees and displaced people. Aimed to promote action-oriented research, the course introduces the main theories and research approaches on exclusion and marginalization using different frameworks and techniques. It addresses the dangers associate with the lack of systematic use of solid research methodology, data collection and analysis in the formulation and evaluation of policies and programs. The course will provide tools to address key issues such as the lack of known sampling frame, the difficulties in reaching the target group; the concepts of impact, attribution and contribution; and the political dimension of research findings. The course explores topics such as: estimation and sampling techniques; participatory research; evidence-based policy versus policy-based evidence; innovation, crowdsourcing and the use of technology; the art of combining qualitative and quantitative methods; and ethical considerations arising when conducting research with hidden and marginalized populations
Provisional Structure:
This intensive course is structured in morning and afternoon sessions. The course brings together academics (PhD and masters students) and practitioners (from NGOs, UN and International Organizations), creating a unique opportunity for experience sharing and methodological cross-fertilization. Participants will be encouraged to present their past/ongoing/future work to be used and discussed during the course. Combining both taught and practical sessions, the main emphasis of the course is on acquiring practical skills in doing research.
Details and registration HERE
https://cess-nuffield.nuff.ox.ac.uk/applied-research-methods-summer-course-2020/
For information please contact :
Ms. Melanie Sawers, at:
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