Unit II
Welcome to Qualitative Research I!
Cultivating understandings through improved research and writing skills among English language learners
| English language learner will understand that interviewing techniques and protocols can provide information that cannot be observed thus providing additional perspective when carrying out qualitative research. |
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Week 1 (September 6-12, 2010)
Readings
- face-to-face
- Conversational interview (Patton, 2002)
- Interview guide approach (Patton, 2002)
Activities
- Complete the discussion question for Unit I
Outcomes
Determine when to use a conversational interview and an interview guide approach and whether they are appropriate for a particular research project.
Week 2 (September 13 - 19, 2010)
Readings
- Focus group
- Standarized open-ended interview (Patton, 2002)
Activities
- Complete the discussion question for Unit II
Outcomes
Determine when to use a standarized open-ended interview and whether one is appropriate for a particular research project.
Week 3 (September 20 - 26, 2010)
Readings
- Electronic or telephone interviewing
- closed, fixed-response interview (Patton, 2002)
Activities
- Complete the discussion question for Unit III
Outcomes
Determine when to use a fixed-response interview and whether one is appropriate for a particular research project.
Week 4 (September 27 - October 3, 2010
Readings
Review readings from weeks one through three.
Activities
- Review the various theoretical frameworks discussed so far in class, the research questions you would like to research, and the type of interviewing technique you plan to implement for your final project. Add this information to this page.
Outcomes
Create a wiki page that frames a research project in terms of methodology appropriate interviewing techniques.
References
Patton, M. (2002). Qualitative research & evaluation methods. London: Sage Publications.
