Events

CAQDAS 2007 Conference: Advances in Qualitative Software

Wednesday 18 April 2007

Nigel Fielding, Udo Kelle, Ray Lee, Sarah Pink, Clive Seale and Alan Stockdale

MAXqda Introductory CAQDAS day course

Wednesday 30 March 2011

10.30am to 4.30pm
Christina Silver & Sarah Bulloch

The course will suit those who are complete beginners and those who have looked at the software and tried to use it in a limited extent. However you should have some idea about what your approach to qualitative data analysis will be. The course does not teach you 'how to do' qualitative data analysis per se.

QUIC Results Conference 2011

Wednesday 4 May 2011

MAXQDA Introductory CAQDAS day course

Wednesday 13 July 2011

10.00am
Ann Lewins & Sarah Bulloch

The course will suit those who are complete beginners and those who have looked at the software and tried to use it in a limited extent. However you should have some idea about what your approach to qualitative data analysis will be. The course does not teach you 'how to do' qualitative data analysis per se.

NVivo 9 Follow-up Working 9 November 2011 (Sociology - CAQDAS)

Wednesday 9 November 2011

10.00am to 17.00
TBC

Registration: 10a.m., Course start time 10.30a.m.
Presenters: TBC
This workshop is designed for those who have been working on a real project using NVivo 9 for some time. Most participants will have previously attended an Introductory Workshop, although this is not a pre-requisite. The aim is to move participants on from the basic tasks of setting up a project and coding data. This is not a repeat of aspects covered in the Introductory Workshop and it is assumed that participants have a basic working knowledge of the software. Rather, this workshop covers more advanced tasks including query functions, model tool and data representation and reporting functions. The exact content of each follow-up workshop depends on the needs of the individual participants attending, and we enquire about progress and specific issues ahead of time to plan accordingly. Participants are encouraged to bring work-in-progress along to the workshop (either on a laptop or memory stick). The workshop is accompanied by intermediate/advanced documentation.

2 Day Nvivo 9 Training Workshop

Wednesday 19 September 2012

10am to 4pm
Dr Christina Silver

NVivo 9, developed by QSR, is a CAQDAS package which now integrates the handling of textual data with quantitative and multimedia forms of information/data.

This event is administered by Day Courses in Social Research. Fees vary according to your institution and role. Please see information on Fees before booking to ensure you apply for a place at the correct rate. 

To book a place fill in the application form

2 Day ATLAS.ti Training Workshop

Wednesday 26 September 2012

10am to 4pm
Dr Christina Silver

ATLAS.ti, developed by Scientific Software, is a CAQDAS package which now integrates the handling of textual data with quantitative and multimedia forms of information/data. This workshop is for version 7. 

This event is administered by Day Courses in Social Research. Fees vary according to your institution and role. Please see information on Fees before booking to ensure you apply for a place at the correct rate. 

To book a place fill in the application form

Mixed Methods using MAXQDA

Friday 19 October 2012

9am to 3pm
Prof. Udo Kuckartz, University of Marburg Dr Christina Silver, CAQDAS Networking Project Graham Hughes, Qualitative Innovations in CAQDAS

Over the last decade, mixed methods approaches have become more and more popular all around the world. These approaches have been adopted in different disciplines like sociology, anthropology, education, general medicine, etc. However, confusing terms are often used. For instance: What is the difference between mixed methods, triangulation, data integration, and data combination? The workshop will try to clarify this subject and focusses on the characteristics of the different methodologies. It starts with an orienting overview and then discusses how mixed methods approaches can be realized using MAXQDA.

This seminar is supported by the National Centre for Research Methods (NCRM)

This event is administered by Day Courses in Social Research. Fees vary according to your institution and role. Please see information on Fees before booking to ensure you apply for a place at the correct rate. 

To book a place fill in the application form

NVivo Project Specific Workshop (intermediate/advanced)

Wednesday 24 October 2012

10am to 4.30pm
Dr Christina Silver

This event is administered by Day Courses in Social Research. Fees vary according to your institution and role. Please see information on Fees before booking to ensure you apply for a place at the correct rate. 

To book a place fill in the application form

ATLAS.ti Project Specific Workshop (intermediate/advanced)

Wednesday 7 November 2012

10am to 4.30pm
Dr Christina Silver

This event is administered by Day Courses in Social Research. Fees vary according to your institution and role. Please see information on Fees before booking to ensure you apply for a place at the correct rate. 

To book a place fill in the application form

Qualitative Software Planning Seminar

Friday 9 November 2012

9am to 2pm
Christina Silver

The event is free, supported by the National Centre for Research Methods (NCRM).

This event is administered by Day Courses in Social Research

To book a place fill in the application form

Introduction to Qualitative Interviewing

Thursday 15 November 2012

9.30am to 5pm
Dr Sarah Earthy & Dr Sophie Sarre

This course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of qualitative interviewing in both academic and applied social research, including the evaluation of services. The course is primarily designed for researchers with little or no experience of qualitative interviewing. It will also be useful for more experienced researchers who have had little formal training or who wish to reflect on their practice. 

This event is administered by Day Courses in Social Research. Fees vary according to your institution and role. Please see information on Fees before booking to ensure you apply for a place at the correct rate. 

To book a place fill in the application form

 

The day combines sessions exploring the nature of a qualitative approach, the interview process and the use of qualitative interviews in evaluation with practical exercises on the interview as interaction, developing an interview guide and conducting interviews. We will explore a variety of ethical issues as these arise in discussion. 

(Please note: the analysis of qualitative data is not covered in this course.)

Introduction to Qualitative Data Analysis

Thursday 29 November 2012

9.30am to 4.30pm
Dr Sarah Earthy & Judith Sleany

This course provides an introduction to the analysis of qualitative data derived from in-depth interviews and focus groups. We will explore the relationship between the way in which data is generated and different approaches to analysis, and provide practical examples of analysis from initial coding through to the presentation of findings. Both thematic analysis and narrative analysis will be discussed. The course is intended for researchers with only limited experience of qualitative analysis. 

(Please note, the course will not cover computer software programmes designed to assist qualitative data analysis. For information on training in qualitative software programs see the CAQDAS Networking Project website)

Visual Analysis using Qualitative Software

Friday 30 November 2012

9am to 12.45pm
Christina Silver, Christine Rivers & Sarah Bulloch

This event is an introductory methodological seminar designed to help participants plan for the analysis of visual data - still images and video recordings.

This event is supported by the National Centre for Research Methods (NCRM).

This event is administered by Day Courses in Social Research. Fees vary according to your institution and role. Please see information on Fees before booking to ensure you apply for a place at the correct rate. 

To book a place fill in the application form

Introduction to Focus Groups

Tuesday 11 December 2012

10am to 5pm
Dr Ann Cronin

This course is an introduction to the methods involved in organising and conducting focus groups. It covers planning for focus groups, developing questions and moderating focus groups. The course also provides the opportunity for participants to experience being a member of a focus group. 

Issues relating to the analysis of focus group data are explored, although the main aim of the course is to provide a practical introduction to focus groups for those people who have little or no experience of running them.

 

This event is administered by Day Courses in Social Research. Fees vary according to your institution and role. Please see information on Fees before booking to ensure you apply for a place at the correct rate. 

To book a place fill in the application form

Managing data with SPSS for Windows (introductory)

Wednesday 12 December 2012

10am to 5pm
Dr Jane Fielding

This course introduces SPSS for Windows version 19 and its use for data management.  Participants are shown, through practical exercises, how to create an SPSS data file for simple analysis, how to recode variables, how to create new variables, and how to write simple SPSS syntax.

2 day NVivo Training Workshop

Wednesday 9 January 2013

10am to 4pm
Dr Christina Silver, Katherine Sela

NVivo, developed by QSR, is a CAQDAS package which integrates the handling of textual data with quantitative and multimedia forms of information/data.

This event is administered by Day Courses in Social Research. Fees vary according to your institution and role. Please see information on Fees before booking to ensure you apply for a place at the correct rate. 

To book a place fill in the application form

MAXQDA Training Workshop

Wednesday 16 January 2013

10am to 4pm
Dr. Christina Silver

MAXQDA 10, developed by Verbi Software, is a CAQDAS package which  integrates the handling of textual data with quantitative and multimedia forms of information/data.

The two-day workshop provides the opportunity to gain a thorough overview the software and practice tasks using one’s own data. The focus is on gaining confidence in the early tasks of setting up projects efficiently, exploring and coding data whilst having an eye on longer term tasks.

This event is administered by Day Courses in Social Research. Fees vary according to your institution and role. Please see information on Fees before booking to ensure you apply for a place at the correct rate. 

To book a place fill in the application form

Transana Training Workshop 30-31 January 2013

Wednesday 30 January 2013

10am to 4pm
Dr. Christina Silver

The two-day workshop provides the opportunity to gain a thorough overview to the Transana and practice tasks using one’s own data. The focus is on gaining confidence in the early tasks of setting up projects efficiently, transcribing, exploring and coding data whilst having an eye on longer term tasks.

This event is administered by Day Courses in Social Research. Fees vary according to your institution and role. Please see information on Fees before booking to ensure you apply for a place at the correct rate. 

To book a place fill in the application form

Managing Literature with NVivo 10

Wednesday 6 February 2013

10am to 4.30pm
Ann Lewins, Qualitative Data Analysis Services (QDAS)

Many universities and research institutions have site licences for NVivo 10.  Nvivo10 can be used to assist with the analysis of qualitative data. However one of the difficult challenges of long term research projects, in any discipline, is associated with keeping track of literature.  Used creatively and systematically NVivo can help you manage the processes of cross referencing and accessing the literature material that is supporting your research.

This event is administered by Day Courses in Social Research. Fees vary according to your institution and role. Please see information on Fees before booking to ensure you apply for a place at the correct rate. 

To book a place fill in the application form

Research Management

Thursday 7 February 2013

10.30am to 16.30pm
Prof. Roger Tarling

The course is aimed at researchers who are beginning to assume greater responsibility for managing research projects.  The course will identify the issues and problems which invariably arise when developing and conducting a research project. Topics to be covered include:
• Commissioning research and preparing a tender or grant application
• Negotiating a contract
• Risk and stakeholder analysis
• Scheduling, resource management and project planning tools
• Managing the fieldwork and data analysis
• Disseminating results
• Ethics, confidentiality, copyright and data protection

Getting Published in Social Science Journals

Thursday 14 February 2013

09.30 to 16.30
Prof. R Brooks & Dr P Hodkinson

Getting your work published in journals is an essential part of academic life. This one-day course will offer a friendly and supportive forum in which to find out more about how academic journals work and how to increase your chances of getting articles published. The course will provide you with a good understanding of: the journal process, from submission to publication; what referees will be looking for when they review your article; how to respond to conflicting referee reports; and what you need to consider when deciding where to submit your work. It will also provide guidance and discussion about the characteristics of a good journal article, and how to make sure that your article is noticed once it has been published.

Introduction to Qualitative Data Analysis

Monday 25 February 2013

9.30am to 4.30pm
Dr Sarah Earthy & Judith Sleany

This course provides an introduction to the analysis of qualitative data derived from in-depth interviews and focus groups. We will explore the relationship between the way in which data is generated and different approaches to analysis, and provide practical examples of analysis from initial coding through to the presentation of findings. Both thematic analysis and narrative analysis will be discussed. The course is intended for researchers with only limited experience of qualitative analysis. 

(Please note, the course will not cover computer software programmes designed to assist qualitative data analysis. For information on training in qualitative software programs see the CAQDAS Networking Project website)

Qualitative Software Planning Seminar

Friday 1 March 2013

TBC
Christina Silver

This event is being held at the University of Hertfordshire.

The event is free. 

This event is administered by Day Courses in Social Research

To book a place fill in the application form

Methods and applications using ATLAS.ti

Friday 22 March 2013

9am to 2pm
Dr Susanne Friese & Dr Christina Silver

Taking place at the London Knowledge Lab, Bloomsbury, this seminar discusses methods and applications of using qualitative software, with particular reference to ATLAS.ti. 

Dr Susanne Friese (Quarc Consulting) is a long-standing expert user and trainer of ATLAS.ti and has recently published the only text book available which concentrates solely on the use of ATLAS.ti to facilitate qualitative data analysis. 

Dr Christina Silver (CAQDAS Networking Project) has been using and training in ATLAS.ti for many years, and brings her knowledge about other CAQDAS applications to her thinking about the use of ATLAS.ti. 

Together, Susanne and Christina will discuss a range of issues relating to the role of ATLAS.ti, broadly in terms of analysis methods, and also specifically in terms of particular uses. 

This seminar is supported by the National Centre for Research Methods (NCRM).

2 day NVivo Training Workshop

Tuesday 26 March 2013

10am to 4pm
Dr Christina Silver, Katherine Sela

NVivo, developed by QSR, is a CAQDAS package which integrates the handling of textual data with quantitative and multimedia forms of information/data.

This event is administered by Day Courses in Social Research. Fees vary according to your institution and role. Please see information on Fees before booking to ensure you apply for a place at the correct rate. 

To book a place fill in the application form

QDA Miner + Wordstat Training

Wednesday 10 April 2013

10am to 4.30pm
Graham Hughes & Dr Christina Silver

QDA Miner and Wordstat are part of the suite of bespoke mixed methods analytic tools. Together they provide sophisticated and flexible means to integrate qualitative and quantitative data and analyses, providing content analysis and text mining tools alongside qualitative code-based analytic tools.

For more information on the software see the developer website : http://www.provalisresearch.com/

This event is administered by Day Courses in Social Research. Fees vary according to your institution and role. Please see information on Fees before booking to ensure you apply for a place at the correct rate. 

To book a place fill in the application form

 

Atlas.ti Introductory Workshop

Wednesday 17 April 2013

10am to 4.30pm
Dr Christina Silver

ATLAS.ti, developed by Scientific Software, Berlin. is a CAQDAS package suited to the management and analysis of qualitative data i.e. text and multimedia data/information. 

This event is administered by Day Courses in Social Research. Fees vary according to your institution and role. Please see information on Fees before booking to ensure you apply for a place at the correct rate. 

To book a place fill in the application form

 

The overall emphasis is on the management of textual forms of data although discussion concerning basic handling of different multimedia types can be included if required by participants. The workshop focuses on ways to organise both the data and the project itself. We code the data, create memo's which centralise thematic work and writing, create networks which allow us to explore and visually express themes, our ideas about them and their connections with other issues We aim to encourage the effective use of some of the most important tools available in the software. Overview demonstrations and discussions provide a longer term sense of direction. 

During day one sample data is used to enable the group to focus on the same tasks at the same time - to experiment with tools without it 'mattering'. During the second day participants create a software project for their own studies using relevant research materials. 

The course will suit those who are complete beginners and those who have looked at the software and tried to use it in a limited extent. However you should have some idea about what your approach to qualitative data analysis will be. The course does not teach you 'how to do' qualitative data analysis per se.

Qualitative Software Planning Seminar

Thursday 2 May 2013

09.30am to 12.30pm
Dr Christina Silver

This event is being held at the University of Manchester, hosted by Methods@Manchester

The event is free, funded by the National Centre for Research Methods (NCRM).

This event is administered by Day Courses in Social Research.  

To book a place fill in the application form

Introduction to Focus Groups

Tuesday 7 May 2013

10am to 5pm
Dr Ann Cronin

This course provides an introduction to the methods involved in organising and conducting focus groups. The course is divided into two sections. The first section explores how and when to use focus groups in social research. Topics covered include planning for focus groups, developing focus group schedules and moderating focus groups. The second section provides participants with an opportunity to either facilitate or be a member of a focus group discussion.

This course is intended to provide a practical introduction to focus groups for researchers who have little or no experience of running them.

(Please note this course will not cover analysis of focus group data. For courses covering the analysis of focus group data please see Advanced Methods in Focus Groups or Analysis of Qualitative Data.)

 

 

 

Advanced Methods in Focus Groups

Monday 13 May 2013

10am to 5pm
Dr Ann Cronin

This two-day course provides participants who have existing experience of using focus groups in social research with an opportunity to develop both their facilitation skills and knowledge of this method. We will explore a range of issues, including advanced methods in designing focus group schedules, facilitating focus groups, getting the most out of focus group discussions and analysis of focus group data. Participants will be encouraged to reflect on and share their own experiences (good and bad) of running groups. The use of focus group sessions will provide participants with the opportunity to put into practice the issues explored in the taught part of the programme.

This course is intended for researchers who have experience of running focus groups and wish to develop their existing skills and understanding of the method.

 

 

 

 

Introduction to Qualitative Interviewing

Wednesday 22 May 2013

9.30am to 5pm
Dr Sarah Earthy & Dr Sophie Sarre

This course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of qualitative interviewing in both academic and applied social research, including the evaluation of services. The course is primarily designed for researchers with little or no experience of qualitative interviewing. It will also be useful for more experienced researchers who have had little formal training or who wish to reflect on their practice. 

This event is administered by Day Courses in Social Research. Fees vary according to your institution and role. Please see information on Fees before booking to ensure you apply for a place at the correct rate. 

To book a place fill in the application form

 

The day combines sessions exploring the nature of a qualitative approach, the interview process and the use of qualitative interviews in evaluation with practical exercises on the interview as interaction, developing an interview guide and conducting interviews. We will explore a variety of ethical issues as these arise in discussion. 

(Please note: the analysis of qualitative data is not covered in this course.)

Negotiating Ethical Issues in Social Research

Thursday 30 May 2013

9.30am to 16.30pm
Prof. Rachel Brookes & Dr Kitty te Riele

Ethical issues need to be addressed at all stages of a research project, from design to dissemination, and given serious critical consideration by all researchers, irrespective of whether they are postgraduate students, practising teachers or seasoned academics. This one-day course will explore, in detail, the range of ethical issues that may arise at all stages of a research project – from formulating the initial design to disseminating the findings to interested parties. It will provide insights into a range of principles that may underpin ethical decision-making, and the legal and regulatory contexts within which researchers now have to operate. Participants will explore many of ethical dilemmas researchers can face, and discuss the various ways in which such dilemmas can be resolved. The course will have a strong practical focus, and is suitable for those undertaking qualitative research across the range of social sciences. Participants will be encouraged to bring along an example of an ethical dilemma from their own research, in relation to design, data collection, or analysis and reporting.


 

2 day NVivo Training Workshop

Wednesday 5 June 2013

10am to 4pm
Dr Christina Silver, Katherine Sela

NVivo, developed by QSR, is a CAQDAS package which integrates the handling of textual data with quantitative and multimedia forms of information/data.

This event is administered by Day Courses in Social Research. Fees vary according to your institution and role. Please see information on Fees before booking to ensure you apply for a place at the correct rate. 

To book a place fill in the application form

NVivo Intermediate / Advanced workshop

Wednesday 26 June 2013

10.30am to 4.30pm
Dr Christina Silver

This workshop is for researchers who have previously attended an introductory training workshop in NVivo and/or who have been using the software for a real project for some time. It is not an introductory workshop, but designed as a refresher to help researchers get going with their own data or to move on beyond the basic tasks, for those who have already started working with the software.

This event is administered by Day Courses in Social Research. Fees vary according to your institution and role. Please see information on Fees before booking to ensure you apply for a place at the correct rate. 

To book a place fill in the application form

 

1 day Atlas.ti Intermediate/Advanced Workshop

Wednesday 3 July 2013

10.00am registration, 10.30am start to 4.30pm
Dr Christina Silver

This workshop is designed for those who have been working on a real project using ATLAS.ti for some time. Most participants will have previously attended an Introductory Workshop, although this is not a pre-requisite. The aim is to move participants on from the basic tasks of setting up a project and coding data. This is not a repeat of aspects covered in the Introductory Workshop and it is assumed that participants have a basic working knowledge of the software.

This event is administered by Day Courses in Social Research. Fees vary according to your institution and role. Please see information on Fees before booking to ensure you apply for a place at the correct rate. 

To book a place fill in the application form

 

Introduction to Qualitative Data Analysis

Thursday 11 July 2013

9.30am to 4.30pm
Dr Sarah Earthy & Judith Sleany

This course provides an introduction to the analysis of qualitative data derived from in-depth interviews and focus groups. We will explore the relationship between the way in which data is generated and different approaches to analysis, and provide practical examples of analysis from initial coding through to the presentation of findings. Both thematic analysis and narrative analysis will be discussed. The course is intended for researchers with only limited experience of qualitative analysis. 

(Please note, the course will not cover computer software programmes designed to assist qualitative data analysis. For information on training in qualitative software programs see the CAQDAS Networking Project website)

2 day NVivo Training Workshop

Wednesday 17 July 2013

10am to 4pm
Dr Christina Silver, Katherine Sela

NVivo, developed by QSR, is a CAQDAS package which integrates the handling of textual data with quantitative and multimedia forms of information/data.

This event is administered by Day Courses in Social Research. Fees vary according to your institution and role. Please see information on Fees before booking to ensure you apply for a place at the correct rate. 

To book a place fill in the application form