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Day Courses in Social Research, in association with the CAQDAS Networking Project, the South East Doctoral Training Centre (SEDTC) and the National Centre for Research Methods (NCRM), runs a comprehensive programme of training and seminar events in research techniques. These include courses in Qualitative Interviewing, Qualitative Data Analysis, Ethics in social research, the use of a range of CAQDAS packages (ATLAS.ti, MAXQDA, NVivo, QDA Miner + Wordstat, Transana), Focus Groups, Getting published and Research Management.
SEE BELOW FOR SCHEDULED SPRING EVENTS
Full information including fees and booking instructions can be found at
http://www.surrey.ac.uk/sociology/study/daycourses/
For information about CAQDAS training and the CAQDAS Networking Project see
http://www.surrey.ac.uk/sociology/research/researchcentres/caqdas/trainingandevents/
Our courses are run by experts in their fields and they are popular so book early to avoid disappointment. All events are held at the University of Surrey, Guildford (UK), unless otherwise stated. Bespoke events held at other institutions can be arranged on request. Our collaboration with the SEDTC means we can offer very reasonable rates for students on many of our courses. See http://www.surrey.ac.uk/sociology/study/daycourses/fees/ for more info on fees. Our collaboration with the NCRM means that some of our seminar events can be provided for free or at very low cost. See individual seminar information for details.
Short List (see further below for course descriptions and links to booking instructions)
11th December 2012 – Introduction to Focus Groups
12th December 2012 – Managing data with SPSS
9th & 10th January 2013 – NVivo Training workshop
16th & 17th January 2013 – MAXQDA Training workshop
30th & 31st January 2013 – Transana Training workshop
6th February 2013 – Managing literature using NVivo
7th February, 2013 – Research Management
14th February 2013 – Getting Published in Social Science Journals
25th February 2013 – Introduction to Qualitative Data Analysis
1st March 2013 – Software Planning Seminar (FREE event, Hertfordshire University)
22nd March 2013 – Methods and applications using ATLAS.ti (Institute of Education, London)
26th & 27th March 2013 – NVivo Training workshop
10th & 11th April 2013 – QDA Miner + Wordstat Training workshop
17th & 18th April 2013 – ATLAS.ti Training workshop
2nd May 2013 – Software Planning Seminar (FREE event, Manchester University)
22nd May 2013 – Introduction to Qualitative Interviewing
30th May 2013 – Negotiating Ethical Challenges in Social Research
17th & 18th July 2013 NVivo Training workshop
26th June 2013 – NVivo Intermediate / Advanced workshop
3rd July 2013 – ATLAS.ti Intermediate / Advanced workshop
10th & 11th July 2013 Introduction to Qualitative Data Analysis
5th & 6th June 2013 – NVivo Training workshop
DETAILED LIST – including links
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11th December 2012 – Introduction to Focus Groups
This course is an introduction to the methods involved in organising and conducting focus groups. It covers planning for focus groups, developing questions and moderating focus groups. The course also provides the opportunity for participants to experience being a member of a focus group. Issues relating to the analysis of focus group data are explored, although the main aim of the course is to provide a practical introduction to focus groups for those people who have little or no experience of running them.
12th December 2012 – Managing data with SPSS
This course introduces SPSS for Windows version 19 and its use for data management. Participants are shown, through practical exercises, how to create an SPSS data file for simple analysis, how to recode variables, how to create new variables, and how to write simple SPSS syntax.
9th & 10th January 2013 – NVivo Training workshop
NVivo is one of the leading qualitative software programs. This two day training workshop provides an overview of the package and step-by-step instruction in its use. Tasks are focussed around efficient project set-up, data management, coding and interrogation tasks. Participants use a combination of sample data (day one) and their own data (day two). This workshop is for version 10 – although will be relevant to those using version 9.
16th & 17th January 2013 – MAXQDA Training workshop
MAXQDA is one of the leading qualitative software programs. This two day training workshop provides an overview of the package and step-by-step instruction in its use. Tasks are focused around working with and managing different types of project material and data, the use of coding and other tools to manage ideas about data, and using mapping and searching tools to interrogate data. Participants use a combination of sample data (day one) and their own data (day two). This workshop is for version 10.
30th & 31st January 2013 – Transana Training workshop
Transana is a bespoke video analysis tool with powerful transcription and analytic tools. This two day training workshop provides an overview of the package and step-by-step instruction in its use. Tasks are focused around efficient project set-up and management, the development of analytically useful transcriptions and the analysis of them. Participants use a combination of sample data (day one) and their own data (day two).
6th February 2013 – Managing literature using NVivo
This workshop provides participants with hands-on practice with using the NVivo to facilitate a systematic review of literature. Used creatively and systematically NVivo can help you manage the processes of accessing, searching and cross referencing literature files and other supplementary materials and in developing critical appraisals about them. Participants use sample literature files. The workshop is for version 10.
7th February, 2013 – Research Management
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.
Roger Tarling is author of ‘Managing Social Research: A Practical Guide’, published by Routledge in 2006. http://www.surrey.ac.uk/sociology/study/daycourses/events/2012-2013/research_management_feb13.htm
14th February 2013 – Getting Published in Social Science Journals
Getting your work published in journals is an essential part of academic life. This one-day course will offer a friendly and supportive forum in which to find out more about how academic journals work and how to increase your chances of getting articles published. The course will provide you with a good understanding of: the journal process, from submission to publication; what referees will be looking for when they review your article; how to respond to conflicting referee reports; and what you need to consider when deciding where to submit your work. It will also provide guidance and discussion about the characteristics of a good journal article, and how to make sure that your article is noticed once it has been published.
http://www.surrey.ac.uk/sociology/study/daycourses/events/2012-2013/getting_published_Feb_2013.htm
25th February 2013 – Introduction to Qualitative Data Analysis
This course provides an introduction to the analysis of qualitative data derived from in-depth interviews and focus groups. We will explore the relationship between the way in which data is generated and different approaches to analysis, and provide practical examples of analysis from initial coding through to the presentation of findings. Both thematic analysis and narrative analysis will be discussed. The course is intended for researchers with only limited experience of qualitative analysis.
http://www.surrey.ac.uk/sociology/study/daycourses/events/2012-2013/introd_to_qda_feb13.htm
1st March – Software Planning Seminar (FREE event, Hertfordshire University)
The CAQDAS Networking Project website provides a range of materials that highlight important considerations in choosing between qualitative software packages. This seminar builds on this information, discussing the issues to a more advanced level. The range of products are described and compared, their methodological benefits and weaknesses appraised, practical utility and illustrated using data from a range of research studies. Topics covered include: Handling 'data': data organisation - Closeness to data - Output/reporting - Coding and alternative ways of handling analysis – Complex interrogation of data - Expressing ideas in visual ways - Transportation of projects - Team work logistics.
22nd March – Methods and applications using ATLAS.ti (Event hosted by MODE, Institute of Education, London)
ATLAS.ti is one of the leading qualitative software packages. This seminar offers the opportunity to discuss methodological aspects and applications of its use with presentations by leading ATLAS.ti users and trainers (Dr Susanne Fries, Quarc Consulting, and Dr Christina Silver, The CAQDAS Networking Project). 3 sessions are being held: Necessity for new methods in computer-assisted qualitative data analysis (S Friese); Using qualitative software to do a literature review (C Silver); Qualitative video analysis: Various approaches and new possibilities (S Friese). This seminar is supported by the NCRM and hosted by the MODE Node.
26th & 27th March 2013 – NVivo Training workshop
NVivo is one of the leading qualitative software programs. This two day training workshop provides an overview of the package and step-by-step instruction in its use. Tasks are focussed around efficient project set-up, data management, coding and interrogation tasks. Participants use a combination of sample data (day one) and their own data (day two). This workshop is for version 10 – although will be relevant to those using version 9.
10th & 11th April 2013 – QDA Miner + Wordstat Training workshop
QDA Miner is one of the leading qualitative software programs. When used in conjunction with WORDSTAT, a text mining module, it provides a powerful tool for conducting mixed methods analysis. This two day training workshop provides an overview of the packages and step-by-step instruction in their use. Participants use their own data. The workshop is for QDA Miner version 4 and WORDSTAT version 6.
17th & 18th April 2013 – ATLAS.ti Training workshop
ATLAS.ti is one of the leading qualitative software programs. This two day training workshop provides an overview of the package and step-by-step instruction in its use. Tasks are focussed around efficient project set-up, data management, coding, networking and querying. Participants use a combination of sample data (day one) and their own data (day two). This workshop is for version 7 – although will be relevant to those using version 6.
2nd May 2013 – Software Planning Seminar (FREE event, Manchester University)
The CAQDAS Networking Project website provides a range of materials that highlight important considerations in choosing between qualitative software packages. This seminar builds on this information, discussing the issues to a more advanced level. The range of products are described and compared, their methodological benefits and weaknesses appraised, practical utility and illustrated using data from a range of research studies. Topics covered include: Handling 'data': data organisation - Closeness to data - Output/reporting - Coding and alternative ways of handling analysis – Complex interrogation of data - Expressing ideas in visual ways - Transportation of projects - Team work logistics.
22nd May 2013 – Introduction to Qualitative Interviewing
This course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of qualitative interviewing in both academic and applied social research, including the evaluation of services. The course is primarily designed for researchers with little or no experience of qualitative interviewing. It will also be useful for more experienced researchers who have had little formal training or who wish to reflect on their practice. The day combines sessions exploring the nature of a qualitative approach, the interview process and the use of qualitative interviews in evaluation with practical exercises on the interview as interaction, developing an interview guide and conducting interviews. We will explore a variety of ethical issues as these arise in discussion. (Please note: the analysis of qualitative data is not covered in this course.)
30th May 2013 – Negotiating Ethical Challenges in Social Research
Ethical issues need to be addressed at all stages of a research project, from design to dissemination, and given serious critical consideration by all researchers, irrespective of whether they are postgraduate students, practising teachers or seasoned academics. This one-day course will explore, in detail, the range of ethical issues that may arise at all stages of a research project – from formulating the initial design to disseminating the findings to interested parties. It will provide insights into a range of principles that may underpin ethical decision-making, and the legal and regulatory contexts within which researchers now have to operate. Participants will explore many of ethical dilemmas researchers can face, and discuss the various ways in which such dilemmas can be resolved. The course will have a strong practical focus, and is suitable for those undertaking qualitative research across the range of social sciences. Participants will be encouraged to bring along an example of an ethical dilemma from their own research, in relation to design, data collection, or analysis and reporting.
5th & 6th June 2013 – NVivo Training workshop
NVivo is one of the leading qualitative software programs. This two day training workshop provides an overview of the package and step-by-step instruction in its use. Tasks are focussed around efficient project set-up, data management, coding and interrogation tasks. Participants use a combination of sample data (day one) and their own data (day two). This workshop is for version 10 – although will be relevant to those using version 9.
26th June 2013 – NVivo Intermediate / Advanced workshop
This workshop is for established users of NVivo who need some support with the intermediate / advanced functions. Participants bring their work in progress and receive targeted support according to their methodological and practical needs. The content of the workshop is dependent on the needs of those participating, and tailored accordingly.
3rd July 2013 – ATLAS.ti Intermediate / Advanced workshop
This workshop is for established users of ATLAS.ti who need some support with the intermediate / advanced functions. Participants bring their work in progress and receive targeted support according to their methodological and practical needs. The content of the workshop is dependent on the needs of those participating, and tailored accordingly.
10th & 11th July 2013 Introduction to Qualitative Data Analysis
Description to follow
17th & 18th July 2013 NVivo Training workshop
NVivo is one of the leading qualitative software programs. This two day training workshop provides an overview of the package and step-by-step instruction in its use. Tasks are focussed around efficient project set-up, data management, coding and interrogation tasks. Participants use a combination of sample data (day one) and their own data (day two). This workshop is for version 10 – although will be relevant to those using version 9.
http://www.surrey.ac.uk/sociology/research/researchcentres/caqdas/trainingandevents/2_day_nvivo_training_workshop_jul13.htm
Dr Christina Silver
CAQDAS Networking Project
Day Courses in Social Research
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Department of Sociology
University of Surrey
Guildford, GU2 7XH, UK