Daycourses In Social Research

Registration: 10a.m., Course start time 10.30a.m.

Presenter: Christina Silver

Course Outline: ATLAS.ti 6, developed by Scientific Software, is a CAQDAS package which now integrates the handling of textual data with quantitative and multimedia forms of information/data.

The two-day workshop provides the opportunity to gain a thorough introduction to the software and practice tasks using one’s own data. The focus is on gaining confidence in the early tasks of setting up projects efficiently, exploring and coding data whilst having an eye on longer term tasks. The first day uses sample data in order to become familiar with tools and functions, following through common tasks as a group and practicing exercises as individuals. Work is structured to provide step-by-step support for commonly used early software tools, with others demonstrated to illustrate longer-term potential.

The second day provides participants with the opportunity to get started using ATLAS.ti with their own project data. This may comprise interview/focus-group transcripts, audiovisual data, documentary evidence etc. The first part of the day focuses on translating the tasks explored on day one into practice. Individuals and teams work independently with the support of the tutor. The remainder of the day focuses on experimenting with more sophisticated interrogation tools. Possibilities and implications are discussed, demonstrated and practiced.

The course will suit those who are complete beginners and those who have looked at the software and tried to use it in a limited extent. However you should have some idea about what your approach to qualitative data analysis will be. The course does not teach you 'how to do' qualitative data analysis per se. The workshop is accompanied by fully step-by-step documentation and is led by an expert user of ATLAS.ti who has been working with and training in qualitative software packages for many years. In the two day format there is time to discuss individual needs and particular methodological approaches.

3. Wednesday, 14th March 2012 - 1-day Transana introductory workshop

Registration: 10a.m., Course start time 10.30a.m.

Presenter: Christina Silver

Course Outline: Transana, developed at the University of Wisconsin, is a CAQDAS package which focuses on the analysis of video data.

The one-day workshop provides the opportunity to gain a thorough introduction to the software and practice tasks using sample data. The focus is on gaining confidence in the early tasks of setting up projects efficiently, exploring and coding data whilst having an eye on longer term tasks. Sample data is used in order to become familiar with tools and functions, following through common tasks as a group and practicing exercises as individuals. Work is structured to provide step-by-step support for commonly used early software tools, with others demonstrated to illustrate longer-term potential.

The course will suit those who are complete beginners and those who have looked at the software and tried to use it in a limited extent. However you should have some idea about what your approach to the analysis of video will be. The course does not teach you 'how to do' qualitative data analysis per se. The workshop is accompanied by fully step-by-step documentation and is led by an expert user of Transana who has been working with and training in qualitative software packages for many years.

4.Wednesday, 28th March 2012 - 1-day Nvivo 9 intermediate/advanced workshop

Registration: 10a.m., Course start time 10.30a.m.

Presenter: Christina Silver

Course Outline: This workshop is for researchers who have previously attended an introductory training workshop in NVivo and/or who have been using the software for a real project for some time. It is not an introductory workshop, but designed as a refresher to help researchers get going with their own data or to move on beyond the basic tasks, for those who have already started working with the software. The day will comprise discussion, demonstration and hands-on work and combine group and individual work.  We will provide reminders of early tasks to structure work efficiently and cover the more sophisticated tools and tasks as required. Participants may bring data and/or copies of their own software projects to work with during the day and there will be an opportunity for each participant to talk with Tutors about their own work. Participants will be asked ahead of time for information about their progress with software and the aspects for which they require support such that the workshop can be tailored specifically for those attending. The workshop is accompanied by relevant documentation, some of which will be provided ahead of time.

Registration: 10a.m., Course start time 10.30a.m.

Presenter: Christina Silver

Course Outline: NVivo 9, developed by QSR, is a CAQDAS package which now integrates the handling of textual data with quantitative and multimedia forms of information/data.

The two-day workshop provides the opportunity to gain a thorough introduction to the software and practice tasks using one’s own data. The focus is on gaining confidence in the early tasks of setting up projects efficiently, exploring and coding data whilst having an eye on longer term tasks. The first day uses sample data in order to become familiar with tools and functions, following through common tasks as a group and practicing exercises as individuals. Work is structured to provide step-by-step support for commonly used early software tools, with others demonstrated to illustrate longer-term potential.

The second day provides participants with the opportunity to get started using NVivo with their own project data. This may comprise interview/focus-group transcripts, audiovisual data, documentary evidence etc. The first part of the day focuses on translating the tasks explored on day one into practice. Individuals and teams work independently with the support of the tutor. The remainder of the day focuses on experimenting with more sophisticated interrogation tools. Possibilities and implications are discussed, demonstrated and practiced.

The course will suit those who are complete beginners and those who have looked at the software and tried to use it in a limited extent. However you should have some idea about what your approach to qualitative data analysis will be. The course does not teach you 'how to do' qualitative data analysis per se. The workshop is accompanied by fully step-by-step documentation and is led by an expert user of NVivo who has been working with and training in qualitative software packages for many years. In the two day format there is time to discuss individual needs and particular methodological approaches.

6.Wednesday, 18th April 2012 - 1-day ATLAS.ti intermediate/advanced workshop

Registration: 10a.m., Course start time 10.30a.m.

Presenter: Christina Silver

Course Outline: ATLAS.ti, developed by Scientific Software, is a CAQDAS package which focuses on the analysis of video data.

This workshop is designed for those who have been working on a real project using ATLAS.ti for some time. Most participants will have previously attended an Introductory Workshop, although this is not a pre-requisite. The aim is to move participants on from the basic tasks of setting up a project and coding data. This is not a repeat of aspects covered in the Introductory Workshop and it is assumed that participants have a basic working knowledge of the software. Rather, this workshop covers more advanced tasks including query functions, model tool and data representation and reporting functions. The exact content of each intermediate/advanced workshop depends on the needs of the individual participants attending, and we enquire about progress and specific issues ahead of time to plan accordingly. Participants are encouraged to bring work-in-progress along to the workshop (either on a laptop or memory stick). The workshop is accompanied by intermediate/advanced documentation. The workshop is led by an expert user of ATLAS.ti who has been working with and training in qualitative software packages for many years.

7.Wednesday, 25th & Thursday 26th April 2012 - 2-day MAXQDA 10 introductory workshop

Registration: 10a.m., Course start time 10.30a.m.

Presenter: Christina Silver

Course Outline: MAXQDA 10, developed by Verbi Software, is a CAQDAS package which now integrates the handling of textual data with quantitative and multimedia forms of information/data.

The two-day workshop provides the opportunity to gain a thorough introduction to the software and practice tasks using one’s own data. The focus is on gaining confidence in the early tasks of setting up projects efficiently, exploring and coding data whilst having an eye on longer term tasks. The first day uses sample data in order to become familiar with tools and functions, following through common tasks as a group and practicing exercises as individuals. Work is structured to provide step-by-step support for commonly used early software tools, with others demonstrated to illustrate longer-term potential.

The second day provides participants with the opportunity to get started using MAXQDA with their own project data. This may comprise interview/focus-group transcripts, audiovisual data, documentary evidence etc. The first part of the day focuses on translating the tasks explored on day one into practice. Individuals and teams work independently with the support of the tutor. The remainder of the day focuses on experimenting with more sophisticated interrogation tools. Possibilities and implications are discussed, demonstrated and practiced.

The course will suit those who are complete beginners and those who have looked at the software and tried to use it in a limited extent. However you should have some idea about what your approach to qualitative data analysis will be. The course does not teach you 'how to do' qualitative data analysis per se. The workshop is accompanied by fully step-by-step documentation and is led by an expert user of MAXQDA who has been working with and training in qualitative software packages for many years. In the two day format there is time to discuss individual needs and particular methodological approaches.

8.Tuesday 8th & Wednesday 9th May 2012 - 2-day Nvivo 9 introductory workshop

Registration: 10a.m., Course start time 10.30a.m.

Presenter: Christina Silver

Course Outline: NVivo 9, developed by QSR, is a CAQDAS package which now integrates the handling of textual data with quantitative and multimedia forms of information/data.

The two-day workshop provides the opportunity to gain a thorough introduction to the software and practice tasks using one’s own data. The focus is on gaining confidence in the early tasks of setting up projects efficiently, exploring and coding data whilst having an eye on longer term tasks. The first day uses sample data in order to become familiar with tools and functions, following through common tasks as a group and practicing exercises as individuals. Work is structured to provide step-by-step support for commonly used early software tools, with others demonstrated to illustrate longer-term potential.

The second day provides participants with the opportunity to get started using NVivo with their own project data. This may comprise interview/focus-group transcripts, audiovisual data, documentary evidence etc. The first part of the day focuses on translating the tasks explored on day one into practice. Individuals and teams work independently with the support of the tutor. The remainder of the day focuses on experimenting with more sophisticated interrogation tools. Possibilities and implications are discussed, demonstrated and practiced.

The course will suit those who are complete beginners and those who have looked at the software and tried to use it in a limited extent. However you should have some idea about what your approach to qualitative data analysis will be. The course does not teach you 'how to do' qualitative data analysis per se. The workshop is accompanied by fully step-by-step documentation and is led by an expert user of NVivo who has been working with and training in qualitative software packages for many years. In the two day format there is time to discuss individual needs and particular methodological approaches.

9. Tuesday, 15th May 2012 - Introduction to Focus Groups

Registration 10.00am, Course start time 10.30am

Presenter: Ann Cronin

Course Outline: 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.

10. Wednesday, 16th May 2012 - Introduction to Qualitative Interviewing

Registration 9.30am, Course start time 10.00am

Presenters: Sarah Earthy and Sophie Sarre 

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.) 

11. Thursday, 24th May 2012 - Research Management

Registration: 10.00am., Course start time 10.30a.m.

Presenter: Roger Tarling

Course outline: This course is aimed at researchers who are beginning to assume greater responsibility for managing projects. It will identofy 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 2006.

12.Wednesday, 30th & Friday 31st May 2012 - 2-day ATLAS.ti introductory workshop

Registration: 10a.m., Course start time 10.30a.m.

Presenter: Christina Silver

Course Outline: ATLAS.ti 6, developed by Scientific Software, is a CAQDAS package which now integrates the handling of textual data with quantitative and multimedia forms of information/data.

The two-day workshop provides the opportunity to gain a thorough introduction to the software and practice tasks using one’s own data. The focus is on gaining confidence in the early tasks of setting up projects efficiently, exploring and coding data whilst having an eye on longer term tasks. The first day uses sample data in order to become familiar with tools and functions, following through common tasks as a group and practicing exercises as individuals. Work is structured to provide step-by-step support for commonly used early software tools, with others demonstrated to illustrate longer-term potential.

The second day provides participants with the opportunity to get started using ATLAS.ti with their own project data. This may comprise interview/focus-group transcripts, audiovisual data, documentary evidence etc. The first part of the day focuses on translating the tasks explored on day one into practice. Individuals and teams work independently with the support of the tutor. The remainder of the day focuses on experimenting with more sophisticated interrogation tools. Possibilities and implications are discussed, demonstrated and practiced.

The course will suit those who are complete beginners and those who have looked at the software and tried to use it in a limited extent. However you should have some idea about what your approach to qualitative data analysis will be. The course does not teach you 'how to do' qualitative data analysis per se. The workshop is accompanied by fully step-by-step documentation and is led by an expert user of ATLAS.ti who has been working with and training in qualitative software packages for many years. In the two day format there is time to discuss individual needs and particular methodological approaches.

13.Monday, 25th & Tuesday 26th June 2012 - 2-day Nvivo 9 introductory workshop

Registration: 10a.m., Course start time 10.30a.m.

Presenter: Christina Silver

Course Outline: NVivo 9, developed by QSR, is a CAQDAS package which now integrates the handling of textual data with quantitative and multimedia forms of information/data.

The two-day workshop provides the opportunity to gain a thorough introduction to the software and practice tasks using one’s own data. The focus is on gaining confidence in the early tasks of setting up projects efficiently, exploring and coding data whilst having an eye on longer term tasks. The first day uses sample data in order to become familiar with tools and functions, following through common tasks as a group and practicing exercises as individuals. Work is structured to provide step-by-step support for commonly used early software tools, with others demonstrated to illustrate longer-term potential.

The second day provides participants with the opportunity to get started using NVivo with their own project data. This may comprise interview/focus-group transcripts, audiovisual data, documentary evidence etc. The first part of the day focuses on translating the tasks explored on day one into practice. Individuals and teams work independently with the support of the tutor. The remainder of the day focuses on experimenting with more sophisticated interrogation tools. Possibilities and implications are discussed, demonstrated and practiced.

The course will suit those who are complete beginners and those who have looked at the software and tried to use it in a limited extent. However you should have some idea about what your approach to qualitative data analysis will be. The course does not teach you 'how to do' qualitative data analysis per se. The workshop is accompanied by fully step-by-step documentation and is led by an expert user of NVivo who has been working with and training in qualitative software packages for many years. In the two day format there is time to discuss individual needs and particular methodological approaches.

14. Introduction to Qualitative Data Analysis - Thursday, 5th July 2012

 Presenters: Sarah Earthy & Judith Sleney

Registration: 9.30am., Course start time 10.00am

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. (Please note, the course will not cover computer software programmes designed to assist qualitative data analysis).

15.2-day Transana introductory workshop - Wednesday 11th & Thursday 12th July 2012

Presenter: Christina Silver

Registration: 10.00am., Course start time 10.30am

Course outline: to follow

16.Wednesday, 25th & Thursday 26th June 2012 - 2-day Nvivo 9 introductory workshop

Registration: 10a.m., Course start time 10.30a.m.

Presenter: Christina Silver

Course Outline: NVivo 9, developed by QSR, is a CAQDAS package which now integrates the handling of textual data with quantitative and multimedia forms of information/data.

The two-day workshop provides the opportunity to gain a thorough introduction to the software and practice tasks using one’s own data. The focus is on gaining confidence in the early tasks of setting up projects efficiently, exploring and coding data whilst having an eye on longer term tasks. The first day uses sample data in order to become familiar with tools and functions, following through common tasks as a group and practicing exercises as individuals. Work is structured to provide step-by-step support for commonly used early software tools, with others demonstrated to illustrate longer-term potential.

The second day provides participants with the opportunity to get started using NVivo with their own project data. This may comprise interview/focus-group transcripts, audiovisual data, documentary evidence etc. The first part of the day focuses on translating the tasks explored on day one into practice. Individuals and teams work independently with the support of the tutor. The remainder of the day focuses on experimenting with more sophisticated interrogation tools. Possibilities and implications are discussed, demonstrated and practiced.

The course will suit those who are complete beginners and those who have looked at the software and tried to use it in a limited extent. However you should have some idea about what your approach to qualitative data analysis will be. The course does not teach you 'how to do' qualitative data analysis per se. The workshop is accompanied by fully step-by-step documentation and is led by an expert user of NVivo who has been working with and training in qualitative software packages for many years. In the two day format there is time to discuss individual needs and particular methodological approaches.