224.698.01
Qualitative Research Practicum II: Collecting Qualitative Data
Location
East Baltimore
Note: Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, this
course was held in a virtual/online format.
Term
3rd Term
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2020 - 2021
Instruction Method
TBD
Monday, 1:30 - 3:20pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
224.697.01 Qualitative Research Practicum I: Partnerships and Protocol Development.
The best way to learn about qualitative research is to actually do a qualitative research study from start to finish.
Enables students to begin data collection and analysis for a qualitative research project in collaboration with a local community-based organization or JHU faculty. Discusses the informed consent process, common problems in qualitative data collection (interviews, focus groups, observation) and strategies for addressing them, how to make iterative changes to data collection methods, and different approaches to transcription and translation. Includes a debriefing with qualitative data collectors.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Conduct appropriate informed consent for qualitative studies
- Conduct qualitative interviews, focus groups, and observations
- Describe common problems in collecting qualitative data and identify strategies for addressing them
- Compare different approaches to qualitative data transcription and management
- Work collaboratively with interprofessional teams to establish community rapport for qualitative data collection
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 10% Preceptor evaluation
- 70% Qualitative research project data
- 10% Peer-feedback
- 10% Participation
Enrollment Restriction
Restricted to students who have met the prerequisite or are enrolled for the current academic year.