Building Interdisciplinary Qualitative Research Networks: Reflections on Qualitative Research Group (QRG) at the University of Manitoba

Autor/inn/en	Roger, Kerstin Stieber; Halas, Gayle
Titel	Building Interdisciplinary Qualitative Research Networks: Reflections on Qualitative Research Group (QRG) at the University of Manitoba
Quelle	In: Qualitative Report, 17 (2012) 1, S.120-130 (11 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1052-0147
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Qualitative Research; Interdisciplinary Approach; Networks; Group Activities; Groups; College Faculty; Program Development; Computer Mediated Communication; Workshops; Communities of Practice; Needs Assessment; Research Methodology; Experiential Learning; Interpersonal Relationship; Interaction; Researchers; Program Descriptions; Canada + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Qualitative Forschung; Fächerübergreifender Unterricht; Fächerverbindender Unterricht; Interdisziplinarität; Gruppenaktivität; Fakultät; Programmplanung; Computerkonferenz; Lernwerkstatt; Schulung; Community; Bedarfsermittlung; Research method; Forschungsmethode; Experiental learning; Erfahrungsorientiertes Lernen; Interpersonal relation; Interpersonal relations; Interpersonelle Beziehung; Zwischenmenschliche Beziehung; Interaktion; Researcher; Forscher; Kanada
Abstract	As qualitative research methodologies continue to evolve and develop, both students and experienced researchers are showing greater interest in learning about and developing new approaches. To meet this need, faculty at the University of Manitoba created the Qualitative Research Group (QRG), a community of practice that utilizes experiential learning in the context of social relationships to nurture social interaction, create opportunities to share knowledge, support knowledge creation, and build collaborations among all disciplines. While many other qualitative research networks such as the QRG may exist, little has been published on their early development or the activities that contribute to the growth and sustainability of active collaboration. To address this gap, the authors of the paper will share the steps taken in developing the QRG, including a needs assessment identifying members' strengths and support needs, regular communication through a listserv, to the successful workshop based on the community of practice concept. Lessons learned during the initial development of the QRG are shared with the intent of contributing ideas for developing and supporting qualitative research in other institutions and prompting further consideration of ways to support and enrich every generation of qualitative researchers. (Contains 2 tables.) (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Nova Southeastern University. 3301 College Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317. Tel: 954-262-5389; Fax: 954-262-3970; Web site: http://www.nova.edu/ssss/QR
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10