By way of highlighting some of the best online sources of information about qualitative research: The Qual Page is one of the enduring sites of information and expertise. Originally founded by Judy Norris, and now managed by Judith Preissle at the University of Georgia, the Qual page provides access to a treasure trove of information. Check it out! — Ed Prof
Small conferences provide wonderful opportunities to present one’s work, learn about the work of others and new directions in the field, and make new friends. Here are two qualitative research conferences scheduled for June — one in Ohio and the other in Minnesota — Check out their conference home pages!
14th Annual Ethnographic and Qualitative Research Conference Cedarville University in Ohio is again hosting the EQR conference on ethnographic and qualitative research methods. The conference will be held on June 1 & 2, 2012. Deadline for submitting proposals was March 20. More information and a printable announcement are available online.
The Midwestern Qualitative Research Conference will take place June 14-15, 2012. Proposals are due April 13. Sponsored by the University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis, Minnesota. For detailed information, see the conference website.
The Qualitative Report — a longstanding, first-rate resource for the qualitative research community — reported that a qualitative research subgroup has formed and gained official status within the Division 5 of the American Psychological Association (APA). I understand that Division 5 membership is available free for the first year. Organizers are encouraging those with interests and expertise in qualitative research to join in order to shape this new, promising development in the field. [You are not required to be an APA member in order to join Division 5, and joining this division does not confer membership in the APA.]
Here are some resources (books and magazine articles) available by way of a quick search of the American Psychological Association (apa.org) website:
Happy hunting! EdProf
Greetings! Welcome to the new home for Qualitative Research in Education — a website first established way back on January 25, 1998. Access to materials from the original site will be available through this blog, along with periodic updates on qualitative research-related news, projects, resources and events. My primary goal is to steer visitors toward many of the excellent sites already available in print and on the Internet. The blog will attend to qualitative research in education, and other fields (psychology, health sciences, and the social sciences).
I am grateful to the WordPress elves, who make it possible for folks like me to share timely information with interested others. And thanks, as well, to all of the many teachers, colleagues and students who have helped me learn about qualitative research methods over the years. There is so much to learn about this exciting enterprise called qualitative research. Enjoy the adventure! — Ed Prof
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