Qualitative Interviewing
This session will consider three different types of interviewing (structured, semi-structured and unstructured), but with a particular focus on semi-structured or 'qualitative' interviewing. Other issues covered will include the nature of interview questions, the design and structure of an effective interview schedule and the mechanics of conducting a successful interview (with different people and to deliver on our research aims). The idea is to share experiences, knowledge and potential 'tricks-of-the-trade'. Time will be allowed for raising questions and/or issues pertinent to your own PhD studies.
Aimed at
Doctoral researchersPre-requisites
None
Joining instructions
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In order to attend the session, you need to download the appropriate virtual classroom software, provided by Electa-Live. This can be accessed directly from the Electa website at: http://support.e-lecta.com/?topic=plugindownload. Please do this as soon as possible and do not wait for the day of the session. The software can be downloaded to a PC, laptop, tablet, or even a smartphone. Remember, however, that downloading to a work computer may require administrative permissions to be granted. For this reason, the use of a personal computer is recommended.
Key learning outcomes
By the end of the session, you will:
- Appreciate a spectrum of possible interview types that might be used to collect qualitative data, including structured, unstructured, narrative, and semi-structured interviewing
- Be able to construct an effective interview schedule including a range of different question types
- Be able to deliver an effective interview in an appropriate format and style
- Have an understanding of ethical issues associated with interview studies
Presented by
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