The Qualitative Report Article of the Week

A Case of One Professor's Teaching and Use of Nature of Science in an Introductory Chemistry Course

Mehmet Karakas
Artvin Coruh University, Artvin, Turkey

Qualitative Research in the News

• NIH Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research Releases New Research e-Book
• New Ethnographic Film on American Cowboys
• Alternative Ethnographic Research Designs
• Reasons to Build a Market Research Online Community
• Anthroplogist, Sociologist, and Market Research Analyst Rated Top 50 Jobs

How-To Data Collection Series

Qualitative Interview Design: A Practical Guide for Novice Investigators

Daniel W. Turner, III
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA

Qualitative Research Resource of the Week

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NSU Online Graduate Qualitative Research Certificate Program Begins Second Year

The NSU Graduate Qualitative Research Certificate Program enters its second year as we begin accepting applications for summer 2010 courses. The Certificate's eight three-credit hour, online courses designed to prepare faculty, professional research consu ltants, and graduate students to understand and practice a variety of qualitative research approaches begins its second year.

For more information regarding this unique online learning experience, please email Ron Chenail at ron@nova.edu.

New Calls for Conferences and Journals and Training Opportunities

• Who is Calling? Responsible Hermeneutics - Hermeneutics of Responsibility - Call for Papers
• ESOMAR Odyssey 2010: The Changing Face of Market Research - Call for Synopsis
• Manchester Metropolitan University Summer Institute in Qualitative Research - Call for Participation
• Fourth International Conference on Design Principles and Practices - Call for Presentations

Previously Announced Open Calls and Conferences

New and Notable Qualitative Research Articles: Business Research

• Bodkin, C. D., Amato, C., & Peters, C. (2009). The role of conflict, culture, and myth in creating attitudinal commitment. Journal of Business Research, 62(10), 1013-1019. Abstract
• Charters, S., Fountain, J., & Fish, N. (2009). "You felt like lingering…": Experiencing "real" service at the winery tasting room. Journal of Travel Research, 48(1), 122-134. Abstract
• Dissel, M. C., Phaal, R., Farrukh, C. J., & Probert, D. R. (2009). Value roadmapping. Research Technology Management, 52(6), 45-53. Abstract
• Holmes, M. J., Mitchell, J., & Silverstone, B. (2009). Architects as nowcasters of housing construction. National Institute Economic Review, 210111-122. Abstract
• Woosnam, K. M., Norman, W. C., & Ying, T. (2009). Exploring the theoretical framework of emotional solidarity between residents and tourists. Journal of Travel Research, 48(2), 245-258. Abstract

Qualitative Research Employment Opportunities

• Adjunct Faculty Doctor of Executive Leadership (Mountain State University)
• Assistant Manager, Sustainability (Princeton University)
• Assistant Research Executive (Millward Brown)
• Assistant VP Enrollment Analytics (Drexel University)
• Associate Director, Market Research (Forest Laboratories)
• Consultant Research Associate (Public Affairs Council)
• Director of Institutional Research, Assessment, and Planning (State Center Community College District)
• Project Manager/Research Analyst (Apple)
• Research Manager (Superior Group)
• Research Program Director (University of Massachusetts Medical School)
• Senior Director of Market Research and Competitive Intelligence-Xbox Job (Microsoft Entertainment)
• VP Research (MRI Network)

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