I forward this message to the list from Karen Ovenden: (Address below)
She organises the curriculum of Short Courses run by the Department of
Sociology at the University of Surrey, on social research issues
(methodologies, design, project management etc etc.)
>From: Karen Ovenden <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Day Courses
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>University of Surrey - Department of Sociology
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>Day Courses in Social Research - Autumn 1998
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>All courses are held at the University of Surrey.
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>**Documentary and historical research by Colin Tipton - Wednesday, 7
October, 1998
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>The course will provide a guide to documentary research sources, methods,
>possibilities and problems, It will cover the more traditional approaches
>as well as newer approaches such as oral and life history, content analysis
>and semiotics. Current controversies surrounding the uses and abuses of
>documents in historical sociology will also be discussed.
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>**Introduction to social simulation by Edmund Chattoe - Wednesday, 14 October,
>1998
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>Simulation is an important method for modelling social and economic
>processes. This course provides an illustrated overview of different typos
>of computer simulation and their application to social scientific problems.
>The material covered in the course will not require technical knowledge,
>although a familiarity with computers would be helpful. The course will be
>useful for those who are planning to use simulation as well as those who are
>interested in the potential of simulation methods.
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>**Introduction to qualitative analysis by Geoff Cooper and Jo Moran-Ellis -
>Wednesday, 4 November, 1998
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>The course considers fundamental conceptual issues for those working with
>qualitative data, and gives a practical introduction to grounded analysis.
>The assumptions that underpin such an approach are explored, along with
>their implications for making claims about findings.
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>**Writing successful research proposals by Nigel Gilbert - Wednesday, 11
>November, 1998
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>This course focuses on what is needed in order to turn a good research idea
>into a successful research proposal. It is mainly concerned with
>'responsive' mode proposals to Research Councils, Foundations and the
>European Union, although some of the points apply as much to bidding for
>research against a specification. Topics include deciding where to apply
>for funds, writing a case for support, and working out the administrative
>and financial details.
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>**Research Management by Roger Tarling - Wednesday, 18 November, 1998
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>The course is aimed at researchers who are beginning to assume greater
>responsibility for managing projects. It will identify the issues and
>problems which may arise in developing and conducting a research project,
>including relationships with sponsors and funders, planning and resource
>management, negotiating access, report writing and dissemination.
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>**Introduction to Focus Groups by Ann Cronin and Rosemarie Simmons -
>Wednesday, 25 November, 1998
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>This course is an introduction to the methods involved in organising and
>conducting focus groups and in managing and interpreting the data they
>generate. It covers planning, developing questions. moderating, analysing
>and reporting focus group results. The course also provides the opportunity
>for participants to experience being a member of a focus group. This course
>is designed for those people who have little or no experience of running
>focus groups.
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>**Introduction to Discourse analysis by Geoff Cooper and Rob Wooffitt -
>Wednesday, 2 December, 1998
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>Discourse analysis is a distinctive methodological approach to analysing
>different forms of qualitative data (for example, spoken interaction,
>interview data and written texts). The course outlines the basic concepts
>and gives a practical introduction to analysis.
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>For brochure & further details please contact:
>Karen Ovenden
>Dept of Sociology
>University of Surrey
>Guildford Surrey
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>Tel: 01483 259458 (Mon, Tue, Wed: 10.00 - 14.00 school term time only)
>Fax: 01483 259551
>Email: [log in to unmask]
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> Karen Ovenden
> Department of Sociology
> University of Surrey,
> Guildford,
> Surrey. GU2 5XH. Tel: 01483 259458
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