Researchers
Professor N. Fielding,
Mrs A. Lewins, Christina Silver, University
of Surrey
Professor R. M.
Lee, Royal Holloway, University of London
Aims and Objectives
- To provide practical support, training and information
in the use of software programs designed to assist qualitative
data analysis;
- To provide various resources and platforms for debate
concerning methodological and epistemological issues arising from
the use of such software packages;
- Seminars, training workshops and events run throughout
the year covering various aspects of different CAQDAS
software packages - including ATLAS.ti, MAXqda, QSR NVivo, QSR
N6, The Ethnograph, QUALRUS.
Online Resources
- Advisory Helpline: Contact Ann Lewins or Christina
Silver for phone / email help and information;
- CAQDAS Bibliography: Frequently updated bibliography
concerning qualitative software data analysis - direct links to
several freely available articles;
- Web Links to other resources: General Resources,
Software Developer and Contact Sites, Freeware Software, Online
Articles, Bibliography;
- Stop Press!: News, New Software, Free Upgrades;
- Forthcoming Events List: Seminars and Workshops;
- Transcription guideline File: Basic Tips for
Preparing Textual Data.
Special Customised Events
Special events held in Guildford or at your
Institution can be organised and tailored to meet your group or
project-specific needs. The format and content of these sessions
vary according to your specific needs. All options include supporting
documentation. |
Software training in three
stages
- Software Planning Seminars - free interactive
introductions to several software programs aimed at those who
may not yet have decided which CAQDAS package to use. Seminars
are held at Surrey and in different locations around the UK throughout
the year
- Introductory Workshops - full-day intensive
workshops offer a thorough introduction to a specific software
package, aiming to get the researcher started with the software
and to familiarise with early usage tools, whilst also enabling
some understanding of how the software will be useful in the long
term. Each course is accompanied by full step-by-step documentation
- Follow-up workshops - full-day project-oriented
workshops in Atlas.ti, N6 and NVivo are for intermediate and advanced
level users and focus on the specific project needs of participants.
Tutors make specific preparations for individual needs/requests
An example of a CAQDAS software package
- Atlas ti 4.2 |
