Topic: Course Expectations, Website, Blackboard, and Introduction to Qualitative Research, and Ethical Consideration

Readings

• Flick, U. (2009). An Introduction to Qualitative Research (Fourth Edition.). SAGE Publications Ltd. Chp 2
  
• Text: Rossman, G. B., & Rallis, S. F. (2012). Learning in the Field: An Introduction to Qualitative Research (Third Edition.). Sage Publications, Inc.Chp 1 & 3
  

Discussion Material

Agenda

1. Introductions, Syllabus, and Blackboard
   
2. Discussion and Activity A
   
• Introduction to Qualitative Research and Trustworthiness
  
• In Class Activity Week 1 Activity A: What is Qualitative Research Activity? on Blackboard Discussion Board
3. Break
   
4. Discussion and Activity B
   
• Ethical and Power Dynamics in Qualitative Research
  
• In Class Activity Week 1 Activity B: Ethical and Power Dynamics Case Review Download Murray (2003) Case 1 and Case 2 to review
• Consent Form Template
  
5. Break
   
6. Filed Work Preparations
• Share topics that interest you
7. Questions?
   
8. Readings for next week
• Text: Creswell (2013) Chp 3 & 7
  
• Text: Rossman & Rallis (2012) Chp 5 & 6
• Optional Payne & Williams (2005)
• Optional Tracy (2010)

Last Updated May 6, 2014