The Health Experiences Research Group, Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford is offering the following programme of qualitative research methods courses from September to November 2012.
Note that our courses are very popular, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
For further details about each course or to make a booking, please go to https://www.oxforduniversitystores.co.uk/browse/product.asp?catid=165&modid=5&compid=1
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INTRODUCTION TO QUALITATIVE INTERVIEWING
20-21 September 2012 (FILLING FAST)
This two-day course is aimed at researchers who have little or no experience of qualitative interviewing. Previous courses have attracted researchers from the health service, clinicians and social scientists. The only requirements are an interest in qualitative interviewing and the desire to conduct better interviews. The course aims to provide hands on practical experience of different qualitative interviewing skills. £395
ANALYSING QUALITATIVE INTERVIEWS
18-19 October 2012 (JUST 5 PLACES REMAINING)
This two day course is aimed at researchers who are planning to undertake or manage qualitative research using in-depth or semi structured interviews or those who have already collected qualitative interview data which they are unsure how to analyse. It aims to introduce the principles and practice of qualitative interview data analysis, with particular emphasis on thematic analysis techniques. It uses a combination of practical workshops, group discussions and formal lectures. The course will also introduce participants to narrative analysis and discourse analysis. £440
INTRODUCTION TO FOCUS GROUPS
26 October 2012 (FILLING FAST)
This one day course is aimed at health professionals, researchers and postgraduate students who want to develop skills in organising and facilitating focus groups and in analysing focus group data. The course is suitable for those with little or no understanding of focus group method as well as those wishing to review and broaden existing skills. Practical exercises and small group work will be used throughout the course to develop competence in designing topic guides, moderating focus groups and analysing data. £225