Critical Choices in Qualitative Research,<br>October 29 – November 2, 2018.

Are you a (beginning) PhD and looking for a course that will help you getting started with your qualitative research project? Or are you feeling lost in data analysis or just in need of some critical reflection on your analysis?

'I learned to ask pointed questions concerning my own research'

I decided to enrol in the course Critical Choices in Qualitative Research in the Health Professions Education, while writing the research plan for my second PhD study. Even though I had some courses on qualitative research during my Master, I felt the urge to deepen my knowledge, to learn new skills in qualitative research and to ask pointed questions concerning my own research. This course did not disappoint! The staff was profoundly knowledgeable and greatly experienced with various qualitative research methods. They had designed a varied program of group sessions, journal clubs and individual consultations. We as participants acquired theoretical insight and received hands-on tips for phrasing our research question, data collection and analysis, and writing up compelling stories.

The staff provided us with fruitful feedback and gave us ample opportunity to also receive feedback from our peers – all within a very pleasant atmosphere and small group learning. At the end of the course, we were additionally provided with a list of literature which continuous to be of aid. The course greatly helped me to refine my understanding of qualitative research and my research skills. It was very helpful for my research project and I think you get the most out of it if you have concrete research plans. Withal, the exchange with fellow researchers from various backgrounds makes this course a valuable personal and academic experience.  

Caroline Sehlbach, SHE PhD Candidate

So are you a PhD student or other researcher planning or conducting a qualitative research project, and do you wish to extend your knowledge and skills related to qualitative research design and data analysis?

Critical Choices in Qualitative Research, October 29 – November 2, 2018. School of Health Professions Education, Maastricht University

In this course we focus on essential moments of choice in the qualitative research process, in particular selecting your research design and selecting your analytical strategy. These choices are inherently interconnected and will ultimately decide how you make sense of your data.

FAST FACTS

• 1 week face-to-face course, campus-based at Maastricht University.
• Post graduate level (2 ECTS).
• Date: 29 October-2 November 2018. Application Deadline: September 15, 2018.
• Your own project, whether in its first stage or further advanced, is the central theme guiding you through the course.
• Peer exchange: present your work-in-progress, reflections and objectives for the future.
• Hands-on: Research design and data analysis.
• Practical and theoretical foundations in qualitative research.
• Course fee: €1400.

Course information

Looking for a course that will help you getting started with your qualitative research project? Or are you feeling lost in data analysis or just in need of some critical reflection on your analysis? In this course we focus on essential moments of choice in the qualitative research process, in particular selecting your research design and selecting your analytical strategy. These choices are inherently interconnected and will ultimately decide how you make sense of your data.

More information and registration here