The Center for the Advancement of Research Methods and Analysis (CARMA) at Wayne State University will be hosting research methods short courses June 2-7 that include four on qualitative topics of grounded theory, interviewing, ethnography, and writing qualitative topics. Instructors include Karen Locke, Sally Maitlis, Mike Pratt, and Karen Golden-Biddle. Short course descriptions are provided below. CARMA has been offering Short Courses since 2001, and we have 150 universities world wide that participate in our webcast program and whose faculty and students receive 50% discounts to our Short Courses. To learn more about CARMA and our programs, including whether your university is a member, visit our website: http://carma.wayne.edu/Default.asp?
Please contact CARMA at carmamemb@wayne.edu if you have any questions. The deadline for Advanced Registration is Friday, May 2. Out hotel block is filling quickly.
Session 1: June 2-4
"Grounded Theory Method and Analysis"
Dr. Karen Locke, College of William and Mary
Course Description
This workshop will introduce researchers to the grounded theory approach by outlining its key operational processes and the distinguishing characteristics of the theory these processes generate. Workshop participants will take from it a) a general understanding of the logic underlying this foundational approach to qualitative research, b) a specific understanding of and practice with its operational procedures (e.g. theoretical sampling, coding forms, constant comparison, memoing etc.), c) familiarity with the grounded theory methodological literature. Participants are invited to bring samples of their own data to the session. No software is required for this course.
"Interviewing for Qualitative Research"
Dr. Sally Maitlis, University of British Columbia
Course Description
This short course is designed for those wanting to use interviews in their qualitative research projects. It is suitable both for researchers with relatively little experience conducting interviews and those who are familiar with the interview method but would like to extend their skills in this area. The workshop will include: a) an introduction to different kinds of interview suitable to different research questions, contexts and participants; b) the development of interview questions and follow up probes; c) practice in conducting interviews with peer and instructor feedback; d) discussion of issues such as interviewing on sensitive topics and interview-related ethical issues; e) an introduction to coding and analyzing interview transcripts. The workshop is rooted in classic interview research and writings on the interview method, but is oriented towards skill building, with a significant practical component.
Session 2: June 5-7
"The Craft of Writing Qualitative Research"
Dr. Karen Golden-Biddle, Boston University
Course Description
This CARMA Short Course concerns the theory and craft of writing work that based on qualitative data for academic publication. Our focus on writing will emphasize the how as well as what of our written products. We will come to understand writing conventions, strategies and practice; how puzzles and complications are developed; how theorized storylines are crafted for the genre of academic journals; and the critical necessity of, and skills required, to seek and hear feedback and to revise one's manuscript. This CARMA Short Course will be conducted as a "studio" in which we use our time together to collectively examine and experiment with what is involved in academic writing in much the same way as actors work together to hone their craft. We will "do" writing as we learn about the craft of writing. Toward that goal, we will have morning class sessions in which we will digest readings and practice writing elements. After lunch, I will hold writing consults during which I will engage with class participants' work on an individual basis. Although focused on an individual's work, these consults are very much community in spirit – indeed sharing our work is an essential part of writing our work. Thus, these writing consults will be open on a voluntary basis to all enrolled in the class. Thus, the success of our time together will depend heavily on preparation for the morning session as well as bringing a willingness to share our work, and do writing as well as talk about writing.
"Ethnographic Methods"
Dr. Michael Pratt, Boston College
Course Description
The purpose of this workshop is to aid qualitative researchers in designing and implementing ethnography or a qualitative research project that includes some ethnographic elements (e.g. ethnographic interviews). The course will be comprised of three major sections: (a) designing an ethnographic study; (b) ethnographic skill building, including interviews, observation, and data analysis; and (c) writing and publishing your ethnographic research. The course will combine readings, "tales from the field" / discussions regarding the unique tensions and challenges of doing ethnographic research, and hands-on learning. Participants are invited to bring samples of their own data to the session. However, no experience with qualitative methods is required prior to taking this course.
The full set of CARMA Short Courses at WSU include:
| Session 1 Monday-Wednesday June 2-4 | |
| Larry Williams | Introduction to Structural Equation Modeling |
| Bob Vandenberg | Advanced SEM I: Measurement Invariance, Latent Growth Modeling and Nonrecursive Modeling |
| Mark Gavin | Mediation and Moderation |
| Karen Locke | Grounded Theory Method and Analysis |
| Sally Maitlis | Interviewing for Qualitative Research |
| James LeBreton | Multilevel Theory and Measurement |
| Paul Bliese | Multilevel Analysis |
| Scott Tonidandel | Introduction to R |
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| Session 2 Thursday-Saturday June 5-7 | |
| Larry Williams | Intermediate SEM: Model Evaluation |
| Bob Vandenberg | Advanced SEM II: Missing Data Issue in SE Multi-Level SEM and Latent Interactions |
| Michael McDaniel | Meta-Analysis and Systematic Reviews |
| Karen Golden-Biddle | The Craft of Writing Qualitative Research |
| Michael Pratt | Ethnographic Methods |
| Jeff Edwards | Alternatives to Difference Scores |
| Paul Bliese & Gilad Chen | Advanced Multilevel Analysis |
| Steve Culpepper | Multivariate Statistics with R |
For more information about CARMA and these short courses, visit the CARMA Website, the CARMA YouTube Channel, CARMA Facebook, and the CARMA Global Messenger Newsletter.
The topics of these 16 Short Courses address a wide range of methodological issues. Each short course will last two and a half days. They include an equal balance of lecture and hands-on experience with an emphasis on the application of the method. We have a very talented set of instructors for our Short Courses who will help you not only learn the technical details of the research method or analysis technique you will be studying, but they will also help you understand how it is being applied in management and organizational research. Our instructors include several former editors and current editorial board members of top management journals.
Cost for Attending
Students and faculty/professionals from a member organization of either our Consortium Webcast Program or International Video Library Program receive a 50% discount. The discounted price per course for a student from a member organization is $300 and the price per course for a faculty/professional from a member organization is $400. The full price per course for those who are not at a member school is $600 for students or $800 for faculty or professionals. Additional discounts are offered for attending more than one course.
Venue and Accommodations: Wayne State University
Courses will be held on-site at the Wayne State University School of Business and Department of Psychology. For more information about the WSU School of Business, please visit: http://business.wayne.edu/.
We have worked to provide two different lodging options for participants. The first being Wayne State University Campus Housing, which should provide an affordable option for those on a budget as well as those interested in staying on campus. Please visit this link for more information regarding University Campus Housing: High quality affordable on campus housing available
The second option is the Inn on Ferry Street, a nearby hotel, which will also be available for participants interested in staying in a boutique hotel located in a historic district of Detroit. Please visit this link for more information regarding the Inn on Ferry Street: Historic boutique lodging experience three blocks to campus
Advanced Registration Deadline & Registration Information
The Advanced Registration Deadline for the CARMA 2014 Summer Short Course Program at Wayne State University is May 2, 2014. Please note that a $75 late fee will be added to the total price after this date. We encourage you to register as soon as possible as some of our short courses fill up quickly! To register, please visit: http://carma.wayne.edu/ShortCourses.asp
To register, you must be a CARMA Website User. To become a CARMA Website User, please visit: http://carma.wayne.edu/AddPerson.asp
We hope you will find our 2014 CARMA Short Course offerings at Wayne State University to be of interest and we would be very happy to have you participate in our instructional program. Please let us know if you have any questions or if we can help in any way. Hope to see you in June!
Sincerely,
Dr. Larry J. Williams
Professor of Management/Dean's Research Chair and Professor of Psychology
Wayne State University
CARMA Director