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Qualitative Methods Workshop at UC Davis

  • 1.  Qualitative Methods Workshop at UC Davis

    Posted 05-10-2012 09:37
    Posted by moderator on behalf of Beth Bechky

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    Announcing the Qualitative Methods Workshop at UC Davis Graduate School of
    Management

    July 16-19, 2012 – Application Deadline May 31, 2012
    Instructors: Beth Bechky, Kim Elsbach, Andy Hargadon

    This July we will be holding our qualitative training workshop, open to
    faculty and doctoral students. This three-day workshop will provide
    intensive training in basic methods of qualitative data collection,
    analysis, and presentation. The course will consist of a short field-based
    project to provide hands-on experience in:

    1. Observation and interviewing
    2. Creating field notes and drafting memos
    3. Grounded theoretical analysis and developing categories from the data
    4. Framing and presenting qualitative research in order to make
    theoretical contributions to the literature

    Our goal is not only to provide training in qualitative methods, but to work
    together to develop a community of colleagues to support participants as
    they go on to do their own qualitative research projects.

    Last year was our first year of the Methods Workshop, and we had an
    overwhelmingly positive response. Some quotes from last year’s attendees:
    "It was an incredible learning process. . . We left with many different ways
    to analyze data ."
    "It was a pleasure to learn from you and your years of experience. I just
    leave wanting more of that."
    " It was excellent. I wish I could have done it sooner."

    UC Davis is located in northern California, about 45 miles from Napa and 75
    miles from San Francisco. Ranked #1 by the Financial Times in 2006, the
    Organizations group at UC Davis is renowned for its concentration of
    qualitative scholars. For the last decade, we have held the annual Davis
    Conference on Qualitative Research on campus.

    The basic cost will be $1500, with a discounted rate of $900 for doctoral
    students. Attendees are expected to pay for their own travel and lodging
    costs (the closest airport is Sacramento International). Applications are
    due May 31, 2012.

    See our website for more detailed information about the schedule and
    logistics for the workshop, and to apply:
    http://qualitativemethodsworkshop.ucdavis.edu/methods.php

    Please pass this announcement along to any colleagues or students you
    believe would be interested in attending.

    Sincerely, Kim, Beth and Andy

    Kimberly D. Elsbach
    Professor of Management
    Stephen G. Newberry Chair in Leadership
    Graduate School of Management
    University of California, Davis
    Davis, CA 95616
    530-752-0910
    kdelsbach@ucdavis.edu