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