Teach Methods for Qualitative Data Collection
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While at this point SRMT is focusing primarily on teaching materials about quantitative methods, here are some instructional resources about qualitative methods:
Demireva, N. Dr. (2016,2017). SC101 – Researching Social Life – Class 16 - Fundamentals of Qualitative Research. Retrieved April 20, 2023 from https://teaching-methods.sagepub.com/content/sc101-researching-social-life-class-16-fundamentals-of-qualitative-research
Demireva, N. Dr. (2016,2017). SC101 – Researching Social Life – Class 18 - In-Depth Interviews and Focus Groups. Retrieved April 20, 2023 from https://teaching-methods.sagepub.com/content/sc101-researching-social-life-class-18-in-depth-interviews-and-focus-groups
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Doing Qualitative Research
Professor John Creswell analyzes the characteristics of qualitative research and the qualitative researcher. He explains that good qualitative researchers tend to look at the big picture, notice details, and write a lot. He discusses how these characteristics tie into qualitative research. See two short videos from Creswell on the Sage Research Methods site.This case explores the unique challenges of adapting the design and implementation of a research study on a vulnerable, marginalized population to a tight timeline, in response to granting parameters. It examines not only the limitations but also the strengths of conducting a short-term study on a marginalized community—in this case, Somali-Canadian youths navigating the education system. The article discusses practical challenges, such as recruiting participants and taking cultural and gender sensitivities into account, despite time constraints, emphasizing the importance of building community relationships at an early stage of the research process. The article also explores the impact of teamwork in this context and discusses the importance of adapting nimbly, but thoughtfully, to changes in research design and implementation.
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Lessons and Learning Activities
On this page you can find two sets of course materials that link to SRM readings:
An 8-part lesson plan using Sage Research Methods content for an Intro to Qualitative Methods course.
An instructor's guide for using Sage Research Methods in online and hybrid teaching.
Reading Lists
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