May 24, 2010
EDFN 506
Agenda
• Paper discussions / general feedback• Observation sites• B & B Ch 2• B & B Ch 3 (part one)• Merriam Chapter 3• Merriam Chapter 9 (if time permits)• Writing conferences (8pm)
Brief Notes from B & B Ch. 2
• Qualitative researchers avoid going into a study with a hypothesis to prove
• Flexible study design• Structured vs. less structured• Choosing a study (paper) topic:
1. Not a right or wrong answer2. Study something that you are not directly
involved with (backyard research)– Convenience does not mean involvement
More less brief notes…
• Case Studies– Specific type of qualitative research–Merriam has established herself as an
expert in the field– Historical Organizational Case Studies• Champion
– Life history• Embedded in Champion research
–Multi-Case / Multi-Site Studies