The Weekly Qualitative Report

ISSN 1945-2853

Volume 2, Number 29

July 20, 2009

URL: http://www.nova.edu/ssss/QR/WQR/wqr2_29.html

The Qualitative Report Article of the Week

Shifting Priorities: Reflections on Teaching Qualitative Research Methods

Keonya C. Booker
University of North Carolina, Charlotte, North Carolina USA

The Weekly Review

Telling Tales: A Review of C. K. Riessman's Narrative Methods for the Human Sciences

Shelley Victor
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA

Qualitative Research Resource of the Week

Computer Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis Software (CAQDAS) Networking Project Page provides practical support, training and information in the use of a range of software programs designed to assist qualitative data analysis, as well as providing platforms for debate concerning the methodological and epistemological issues arising from the use of such software packages.

Certificate Faculty Member Publishes Forthcoming Chapter

Maureen Duffy's book chapter, Recovering Intimacy with Regard to Health, Work, and Friendship Issues, will be published later this year in Recovering Intimacy in Love Relationships: A Clinician's Guide.

NSU Announces New Online Graduate

Qualitative Research Certificate Program

The NSU Graduate Qualitative Research Certificate Program consists of eight three-credit hour online courses designed to prepare academics, professional research consultants, and graduate students to understand a variety of qualitative research approaches and to conduct qualitative research studies. Applications for fall 2009 courses are now being accepted.

New Calls for Conference Papers, Proposals, and Abstracts; and Training and Funding Opportunities

• Computer-Aided Qualitative Research Asia 2010: Call for Presentations and Papers
• The Eighth International Conference on New Directions in the Humanities: Call for Papers and Presentations
• The International Conference on Qualitative Research for Policy Making: Call for Papers and Presentations
• The 7th Biennial International Auto/Biography Association Conference - Conference Topic: Life Writing and Intimate Publics: Call for Papers

New and Notable Qualitative Research Articles

• Alasuutari, P. (2009). The rise and relevance of qualitative research. International Journal of Social Research Methodology. Advance online publication. Retrieved July 16, 2009. doi:10.1080/13645570902966056 Abstract
• Davis, N. W., & Meyer, B. B. (2009). Qualitative data analysis: A procedural comparison. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 21(1), 116-124. doi:10.1080/10413200802575700 Abstract
• King, A. (2009). 'Membership matters': Applying Membership Categorisation Analysis (MCA) to qualitative data using Computer-Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis (CAQDAS) software. International Journal of Social Research Methodology. Advance online publication. Retrieved July 16, 2009. doi:10.1080/13645570802576575 Abstract
• Raingruber, B. (2009). Assigning poetry reading as a way of introducing students to qualitative data analysis. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 65(8), 1753-1761. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2009.05025.x Abstract
• Srivastava, P., & Hopwood, N. (2009). A practical iterative framework for qualitative data analysis. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 8(1), 76-84. Full Text

Qualitative Research Employment Openings

• Account Executive (Department of Workforce Services)
• Administrative Assistant (Brown Investment Advisory)
• Education Researcher (Concord Consortium)
• Policy Analyst (Worksource Vancouver Towne Plaza)
• Project Leader III (GE Healthcare)
• Reference Librarian I Social Sciences (University of St. Thomas)
• Research Support Specialist (Cornell University)
• Senior Account Planner Insights and Strategy (Integer Group)
• Senior Analyst, Testing and Analysis (Express)
• Senior Director, Applications and Platforms Research (Yahoo, Inc.)
• Senior Web Marketing Technologist (FM Global)
• Staff Analyst ( New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene)
• Supervisor, Research Project Coordinator (Six Sigma SoftSolutions)

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