Seventh International Strategies in Qualitative Research Conference

Van Mildert College, University of Durham (UK)
13 – 15 September 2006


Revised Conference Programme


Monday (11 September 2006) pre-conference workshops
09:30 to 17:00
1) Introduction to NVivo 7 (day 1) : Kristi Jackson and Paul Dempster

2) NVivo Masterclass : Silvana di Gregorio with Pat Bazeley


Tuesday (12 September 2006) pre-conference workshops
09:30 to 17:00
1) Introduction to NVivo 7 (day 2) : Kristi Jackson and Paul Dempster

2) Mixed Methods : Pat Bazeley (am)

3) ‘Writing it up’: strategies and standards for writing your NVivo project : Lyn Richards and Silvana di Gregorio (pm)



Wednesday (13 September 2006) pre-conference workshops
09:30 to 12:00
1) Assessment Innovations using NVivo 7 : Dan Kaczynski

2) Moving up from N6/NVivo 2 to NVivo 7 : Christina Silver and Clare Tagg



Wednesday (13 September 2006)
9:30 – 12:15
Arrival and registration of conference delegates
(registration will take place in Van Mildert’s entrance lobby)


12:15 – 13:30 Lunch
Venue: Van Mildert's Dining Hall (where all meals will be taken)


13:30 – 15:00
Opening of the conference by Dr Lydia Martens (The conference organiser)
Venue: Ustinov Room

followed by
Opening Keynote by Lyn Richards (Founder of QSR)
Farewell to the Lone Ranger? On the trend to Big and Team research (with software, of course), and the future of 'qualitative'

15:00 – 15:30 Coffee & Tea


15:30 – 17:30
Paper session 1a : Theory, Method and Software
Venue: Ustinov Room

Sandra Spickard Prettyman : Ethics, Technology and Qualitative Research: Thinking through the implications of new technologies

Karin Fisher : Challenges and experiences using grounded theory and NVivo

Andy King : Solving the researcher’s dilemma? Doing it ‘quick and dirty’ and ‘slow and methodical’

Karen Buchanan : From Grounded Theory & Discourse Analysis to Political Ecology and claim-making in socio-environmental conflicts


16:30 – 17:30
Paper Session 1b: Communicating Research with Software
Venue: Combination Room

Janice Fong : Exploring the use of QSR software for understanding quality – from a research funder’s perspective

Chih Hoong Sin : Using QDAS in the production of policy evidence by non-researchers: strengths, pitfalls and implications for consumers of policy evidence

Garcia-Varela et al. : Analysing educational dialogue using NVivo7 : Children and families sharing ‘new literacy’ practices


18:00 – 19:30 Evening Dinner
Venue: Van Mildert's Dining Hall


19:30 – 20:15
Guided Walking Tour of Durham’s City Centre with Blue Badge Guide Jan Williams
(This tour is limited to 30 delegates on a first come, first serve basis. Please book yourself a place by signing up at the registration desk. The tour leaves from Van Mildert’s entrance lobby at the stated time)


Evening free (Van Mildert’s bar will be open till 11 pm)



Thursday (14 September 2006)
8:00 – 10:00
Registration of delegates
(registration will take place in Van Mildert’s entrance lobby)


09.00-11.00
Paper & Panel Session 2a: Exploring the forces of application-sharing technologies upon NVivo: Promoting and Supporting adoption
Venue: Ustinov Room

Dan Kaczynski, Linda Gilbert & Melissa Kelly

Crossing the Chasm: How do users of technology approach adoption?

Utilizing Application-Sharing Technologies in Qualitative Research: Considerations and Implications for Integration

Distance sharing technologies: academics and trainers shaping future mainstream adoption of NVivo

followed by
Panel Discussion : Tools and Practice for Virtual Teamwork using a software package
Led by Silvana di Gregorio


Paper Session 2b: Communicating Research with Software

Venue: Combination Room

Stuart Paul Robinson : Brain-based Learning and NVivo Training : A critical Connection

Karin Fisher & Trish Thornberry : Wanted : Support mechanisms for NVivo in rural areas

Clare Tagg & Sarah Millar et al. : Early Adopters of NVivo 7


11:00 – 11:30 Coffee & Tea


11:30 – 12:45
Plenary by Pat Bazeley (Research Support Pty. Limited)
Many pathways, one package: using NVivo for different methodological purposes
Venue: Ustinov Room


12:45 – 14:00 Lunch


14:00 – 15:30
Paper Session 3a : Demonstrating & recognising ‘quality’ in qualitative research using QSR software
Venue: Ustinov Room

Silvana di Gregorio : Research design issues for software users

Helen Marshall : What examiners like in a qualitative thesis and how software can help us deliver it

Linda Gilbert : Tools and Trustworthiness: a historical perspective


Paper Session 3b: Managing ‘big’ qualitative projects
Venue: Combination Room

1. Jessica Vince & Sara Butler : Managing Large-scale qualitative research – two case studies

2. Susan Berkowitz, Karla Eisen & Izabella Zandberg : Using Nvivo software as part of a multi-team analysis of in depth interview data in a mixed methods evaluation

3. David Woods : The qualitative analysis of video and audio using Transana


15:30 – 16:00
Coffee & tea


16:00 – 17:00
Discussion led by Adam Long (QSR Software Development Director)
Venue: Ustinov Room

Future technology directions and their implications for your research


17:00 – 18:15
Roundtable Discussions
Venue: Ustinov, Combination and Lake View Rooms

Topics to be confirmed. Sign in at reception desk.


18:15 – 19:00 Pre dinner drinks in the Senior Common Room

19:00 – 20:30 Conference Dinner in Van Mildert's Dining Hall

20:30 onwards
Bubbling Puddle of Custard
Comic, magical, juggling extravaganza led by our very own Paul Dempster and requiring intensive participation. Cannot be missed!!



Friday (15 September 2006)
9:00 – 10:45
Paper & Panel session 4: The Relationship Node
Venue: Ustinov Room

Duncan Branley : Only Connect! Only Relate!

followed by
Panel discussion about the new NVivo 7 relationship node
Panel members : Lyn Richards, Duncan Branley, Clare Tagg, Linda Gilbert


10:45 – 11:15 Coffee & Tea


11:15 – 12:15
Questions to QSR
Chair: Dan Kaczynski
Venue: Ustinov Room


12:15– 13:15 Lunch


13:15 – 14:30
Closing Plenary by Chris Thorn (Director, Technical Services, Winconsin Center for Education Research)
Are we there yet? - Growing maturity in qualitative tools and methods
Venue: Ustinov Room


Conference closes


14:30 – 15:00 Coffee & Tea

15:00 Conference Committee meeting