Reflexivity

Reflexivity workshop: Understanding ourselves in the context of research There are so many things the practice of reflexivity does to enhance and enrich our research work. I’m running a couple of reflexivity workshops over in Manchester and Sheffield in September with Quirkos. Daniel Turner from Quirkos asked me to propose a few sessions, and all … Continue reading Reflexivity

The role of AI in qualitative research

I'm seriously starting to think about the implications of AI on research, particularly qualitative research. The potential, the drawbacks as well as possible challenges. I know there has been substantial work done in this area already by some excellent scholars. I think recent changes in tech have changed how I think about potential uses and … Continue reading The role of AI in qualitative research

Insights from being an online research participant

In the first half of last year, I agreed to be a participant in a research project where I was interviewed online. I found the experience interesting, eye opening, and learned so much from it. Here, I wanted to present my thoughts and experience, rather than what I learned, because I think that everyone will … Continue reading Insights from being an online research participant

Thoughts on qualitative research software training

I have written and rewritten this post over a dozen times over the last year, but it's time to hit "publish". My main point, in case you don't want to read the full post, is this: who you hire to train you matters. Their skill set, their experience on a topic, it matters. You wouldn't … Continue reading Thoughts on qualitative research software training