The Weekly Qualitative Report

The Weekly Qualitative Report

ISSN 1945-2853

Volume 2, Number 4

January 16, 2009

URL: http://www.nova.edu/ssss/QR/WQR/wqr2_4.html

The Qualitative Report Article of the Week

The Town Hall Focus Group: A New Format for Qualitative Research Methods

Michelle Zuckerman-Parker
Allegheny Singer Research Institute, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA
Gary Shank
Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA

The Weekly Review

Teaching Qualitative Research Teachers about Teaching Qualitative Research

Ronald J. Chenail
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Qualitative Research Resource of the Week

International Journal of Qualitative Methods (ISSN: 16094069) is a peer reviewed journal published quarterly as a web-based journal by the International Institute for Qualitative Methodology at the University of Alberta, Canada, and its international affiliates. Their goals are to advance the development of qualitative methods, and to disseminate methodological knowledge to the broadest possible community of academics, students, and professionals who undertake qualitative research. By keeping the journal free of charge, they hope to broaden our audience to include individuals who, for whatever reason, do not read traditional, subscription-based journals.

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 summer 2009 courses are now being accepted.

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

New and Notable Qualitative Research Articles

Bailey, J. (2008). First steps in qualitative data analysis: Transcribing. Family Practice, 25(2), 127-131. Abstract
Brown, D., Taylor, C., Baldy, R., Edwards, G., & Oppenheimer, E. (2008). Computers and QDA - can they help it? A report on a qualitative data analysis programme. The Sociological Review, 38(1), 134-150. Abstract
Hwang, S. (2008). Utilizing qualitative data analysis software: A review of Atlas.ti. Social Science Computer Review, 26(4), 519-527. Abstract
Olaogun, J. A., & Fatoki, O. I. (2009). Theory building approach using qualitative data analysis. The Social Sciences, 4(1), 12-23. Abstract
Samkin, G., & Schneider, A. (2008). Adding scientific rigour to qualitative data analysis: An illustrative example. Qualitative Research in Accounting & Management, 5(3), 207-238. Abstract
Schiellerup, P. (2008). Stop making sense: The trials and tribulations of qualitative data analysis. Area, 40(2), 163-171. Abstract
Sin, C. H. (2008). Teamwork involving qualitative data analysis software: Striking a balance between research ideals and pragmatics. Social Science Computer Review, 26(3), 350-358. Abstract

Qualitative Research Employment Openings

Anthropologist Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (Northeastern University)
Assistant Professor in Anthropology (Drexel University)
Core Faculty in M.A. / Ph.D. Depth Psychology Program (Pacifica Graduate Institute)
Instructional Coach - Language Acquisition (Boston Public Schools)
Instructor or Assistant Professor in Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education (Early Childhood Focus) (Bridgewater State College)
Mariam K. Chamberlain Fellowship in Women and Public Policy (Institute for Women's Policy Research)
Qualitative Researcher (Boston Connects)
Research and Policy Intern (Urban Justice Center - Community Development Project)
Research Assistant, Laboratory for Endangered Languages (Swarthmore College)
Senior-level Anthropologist (RTI International)
Senior Research Analyst (Association of American Medical Colleges)
Social Cultural Anthropologist (University of the Pacific)

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