質性研究導論

Constructing a Research Question and Research Plan (Submit Research Proposal) * Ch.4-Ch.5, Maxwell, J. A. (2012). Qualitative research design: An interactive approach (Vol. 41). Sage publications. * Workshop: Oral presentation of research proposal, including background or motivation, research objective(s), research question(s), and design * Submit Assignment 1

Interview I * Ch.1 and Ch.2 in Learning from Strangers: The Art and Method of Qualitative Interview Studies. * Workshop: Discussion on interview plan and guideline

Interviews II * Ch. 3 and Ch.4 in Learning from Strangers: The Art and Method of Qualitative Interview Studies. * Workshop: Oral Presentation of interview plan and interview questions guideline * Submit Assignment 2

Discussion on Interview Experiences and Skills * Prepare two-three-page transcription for class discussion * Submit Assignment 3

Observation of Institutional Life I * Ch.1-Ch.2 ,Robert Emerson, Rachel Fretz, and Linda Shaw, 2011. Writing Ethnographic Fieldnotes. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. * Workshop: selection of field site (how to access, looking for key informants, how to conduct observation and for what)

Observation of Institutional Life II * Ch.3-Ch.4 ,Robert Emerson, Rachel Fretz, and Linda Shaw, 2011. Writing Ethnographic Fieldnotes. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. * Workshop: Discussion on first set of fieldnote

Oral Presentation of Fieldnotes * Oral Presentation of fieldnotes (try to improve your skill of observation and fieldnote writing based on the assigned readings, and make the comparison between two sets of fieldnotes) * Submit Assignment 4

Analyzing Qualitative Data I * Ch.6,Writing Ethnographic Fieldnotes. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. * Workshop: prepare 3-4 pages of transcription for open coding exercises in class

Analyzing Qualitative Data II * Charmaz, Kathy. 2001. “Grounded Theory.” Pp. 335-352 in Contemporary Field Research: Perspectives and Formulations (2nd ed.), edited by Robert M. Emerson. Long Grove, IL: Waveland Press, Inc. * Workshop: exercises in focused coding (bring the transcription with open coding)

Exercises in Data Analysis * Oral Presentation of Analytical Framework * Submit Assignment 5

Writing Qualitative Research and Proposal Week 14 (5/18) Writing Proposal * Ch. 7, Maxwell, J. A. (2012). Qualitative research design: An interactive approach (Vol. 41). Sage publications.

Writing Qualitative Research * Liza McCoy (2009). “Time, Self and the Medication Day: A Closer Look at the Everyday Work of ‘Adherence’.” Sociology of Health & Illness 31(1): 128-146. *Jennifer A. Reich (2014). “Neoliberal Mothering and Vaccine Refusal: Imagined Gated Communities and the Privilege of Choice.” Gender & Society 28(5): 679-704.

Preparation for Final Presentation * The instructor needs to attend the conference overseas

Final Presentation I

Final Presentation II