Methodspace 2022 in Review

Let’s look back at 2022 on Methodspace.

Relevance: A close connection with the subject you are discussing or the situation you are in. The fact of being valuable and useful to people in their lives and work

— Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Research<>Relevance was the overarching theme for 2022. How can social research help to build understandings, new policies and practices, and innovative solutions for contemporary problems? What are our responsibilities as researchers, academics, teachers, mentors, writers, and thought-leaders?

Each month we explored a different research topic through contributions that included guest posts, video or written interviews, or curated collections of open-access resources. Mentors in Residence added substantial content in their respective areas of expertise. Webinars allowed us to interact in real time, and respond to questions during the event and afterwards in follow-up posts.


Explore 2022!

In addition to highlighted posts, click to access everything from each month’s collection. If you want to purchase SAGE research books mentioned on Methodspace, use the code MSPACEQ123 for a 20% discount valid until March 31, 2023.

January Be relevant in 2022

February Cross boundaries with multi/inter/trans/disciplinary research

March Be courageous: Studying sensitive, political, or hot-button issues

April Be expansive: Research outside academia

May Evaluate success: Real-world research

June Stay current with research trends & emerging methods

July Studying generations: Research with children, youth, or elderly participants

August Be an ethical researcher

September Be inclusive, aware and culturally competent

October Be collaborative: Research & write collaboratively

November Make a contribution: Academic Writing Month

December Be creative

Featured Posts: Posts on research topics that were not covered by monthly themes

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