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Ethnography, Qualitative Analysis, Qualitative Methods, Qualitative research design, Reflexivity, research methods, Sociology, Teaching sociology, Writing

Upcoming workshops

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February 15, 2026

These mini workshops are all led by me, are informal opportunities to focus on a specific aspect of qualitative research methods, and last just 2 1/2 hours. If you’re interested please message me with any queries or just sign up! I look forward to seeing you. Qualitative Sampling and Sample…
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Understanding Research Methodology and Methods

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January 26, 2026

When designing a research project, it is really useful to clarify important aspects of your methodology before going on to describe the actual methods that you will (or might) use – even if you only do this for yourself. Methodology is the understanding (ology) of how the research will be approached,…
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UPCOMING TRAINING WORKSHOPS

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January 20, 2026

All my training workshops are just 2 ½ hours long and very reasonably priced. They are online, informal, and encourage interaction among participants. Workshops usually draw from my book Qualitative Research Methods for Everyone, Policy Press, 2025. https://policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/qualitative-research-methods-for-everyone These workshops (like my book) are designed for students and academics, and for…
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Upcoming workshops – book early

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January 7, 2026

A reminder of upcoming qualitative research methods workshops is below All are run by me, are informal, and run on Wednesdays 10 – 12.30 UK time Please share with colleagues and reserve your place early if you can Ethnography for the 21st Century Jan 21 from 10am to 12:30pm GMT…
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Workshop on Qualitative Data Analysis

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November 11, 2025

I am running a series of short qualitative methods workshop, all online My next 2 1/2 hour workshop is on: Monday, 1st December at 10 till 12:30 am (UK time) On the topic of Interpretive Qualitative Data Analysis 15 places available. £25 plus Eventbrite’s fee https://QualitativeDataAnalysis.eventbrite.co.uk
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Role or whole person?

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October 21, 2025

When I was teaching last week, I was reminded of the distinction I make in my book between interviewing a person as a representative of a role or as a whole person. Quite a few people have found this a useful distinction to make. When you are interviewing someone in their role – for…
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Qualitative Sampling Event on Wednesday

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October 20, 2025

Sign up now https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/x/qualitative-sampling-and-sample-size-with-karen-oreilly-tickets-1663572101939
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Why a Toolkit for Qualitative Research?

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September 18, 2025

In my new book, Qualitative Research Methods for Everyone: An Essential Toolkit, I use a toolkit approach. But what do I mean by this? The toolkit for qualitative research is a collection of expert skills, knowledge, procedures, tools, or information. The book shares this collection of ‘tools’ across nine chapters, because I…
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Why a Toolkit for Qualitative Research?

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September 3, 2025

In my new book, Qualitative Research Methods for Everyone: An Essential Toolkit, I use a toolkit approach. But what do I mean by this? You might also enjoy The Qualitative Research Methods for Everyone Podcast https://shows.acast.com/qualitative-research-methods-for-everyone-podcast/episodes or wherever you get your podcasts The toolkit for qualitative research is a collection of expert skills, knowledge,…
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What is in this blog?

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August 23, 2025

There is a lot of information in this blog. For example: Check out the book and the Podcast You will need to read the book Qualitative Research Methods for Everyone to fully understand what these tests mean for your own practice. You might also enjoy The Qualitative Research Methods for Everyone Podcast https://shows.acast.com/qualitative-research-methods-for-everyone-podcast/episodes
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