The Weekly Qualitative Report

ISSN 1945-2853

Volume 2, Number 36

September 7, 2009

URL: http://www.nova.edu/ssss/QR/WQR/wqr2_36.html

The Qualitative Report Article of the Week

Visualizing Qualitative Information

Debra J. Slone
University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA

The Weekly How To Guide

How to Conduct Ethnographic Research

Nisaratana Sangasubana
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA

Qualitative Research Resource of the Week

Western Michigan University's Evaluation Center is dedicated to the advancement of the theory, practice, and utilization of evaluation. The site features many valuable resources including Evaluation Checklists for Constructivist (a.k.a. Fourth Generation) Evaluation by Egon Guba and Yvonna Lincoln, Deliberative Democratic Evaluation by Ernest R. House and Kenneth R. Howe, and Qualitative Evaluation and Utilization-Focused Evaluation by Michael Quinn Patton.

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 winter 2010 courses are now being accepted.

Special Issue on Using Video

in Social Sciences and Health Research

The International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches has published a special issue entitled "Using Video in Social Sciences and Health Research." The issue was co-edited by Rowena Forsyth, Katherine E Carroll, and Paul Reitano.

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

• 11th Workshop Qualitative Research in Psychology: Topic: The Values in Qualitative Research - Call for Proposals
• QRMH3: The Third Qualitative Research on Mental Health Conference - Call for Papers and Expressions of Interest
• The Department of Sociology at the University of Surrey's Visiting International Fellowship - Call for Applications
• The Sixth International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry (QI2010): Preliminary Call for Paper, Poster and Session Proposals
• 31st Annual Ethnography in Education Research Forum "Creativity, Crisis and Qualitative Research: Re-imagining Education in a Changing World": Call for Papers
• Qualitative Studies - New Open Access Journal's Initial Call for Papers

New and Notable Qualitative Research Articles

• Freshwater, D. (2009). A thousand words paint a picture: The use of storyline in grounded theory research. Journal of Research in Nursing, 14(5), 419-420. doi:10.1177/1744987109104676 Abstract
• Hutchison, A. J., Johnston, L. H., & Breckon, J. D. (2009). Using QSR-NVivo to facilitate the development of a grounded theory project: An account of a worked example. International Journal of Social Research Methodology. Advance online publication. Retrieved September 5, 2009. doi:10.1080/13645570902996301 Abstract
• Mavetera, N., & Kroeze, J. H. (2009). Practical considerations in grounded theory research. Sprouts: Working Papers on Information Systems, 9(32), 1-23. Full Text
• Munkejord, K. (2009). Methodological emotional reflexivity: The role of researcher emotions in grounded theory research. Qualitative Research in Organizations and Management: An International Journal, 4(2), 151-167. doi:10.1108/17465640910978409 Abstract
• Rivers, C., Calic, J., & Tan, A. (2009). Combining activity theory and grounded theory for the design of collaborative interfaces. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 5619/2009, 312-321. doi:10.1007/978-3-642-02806-9 Abstract

Qualitative Research Employment Openings

• Customer Segmentations and Analysis (Numeric, LLC)
• Digital Media Planner (Zimmerman)
• Director of Solution Marketing (SunGuard)
• Director / Vice President of Youth Insights (C&R Research)
• Moderator (iModerate)
• Pricing and Reimbursement Consultant Pharma- Kantar Health (Taylor Nelson Sofres)
• Principal Consultant (InsightsNow, Inc.)
• Qualitative Research Manager / Senior Research Manager (Experteer)
• Qualitative Research Strategist (Uncover)
• Research Assistant (Geneva Foundation)
• Research Assistant, Saban Center for Middle East Policy (Brookings Institution)
• Research Study Programs Coordinator (Northwestern University - Chicago)
• Senior Director, User Experience (Experian Consumer Direct)
• Senior Vice President of State Consulting (UnitedHealth Group)
• Vice President / Director, Account Planning (Digitas)

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