224.697.01
Qualitative Research Practicum I: Partnerships and Protocol Development
- Location:
- East Baltimore
- Term:
- 2nd term
- Department:
- International Health
- Credits:
- 2 credits
- Academic Year:
- 2022 - 2023
- Instruction Method:
- In-person
- Class Times:
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- Wednesday, 1:30 - 3:20pm
- Auditors Allowed:
- Yes, with instructor consent
- Undergrads Allowed:
- No
- Grading Restriction:
- Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
- Course Instructors:
- Contact:
- Haneefa Saleem
- Resources:
- Description:
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The best way to learn about qualitative research is to actually do a qualitative research project from start to finish.
Places students in teams collaborating with a local community-based organization or JHU faculty member to develop a qualitative research project. Introduces key topics in qualitative research including conducting field research, developing study protocols and data collection instruments, and interacting with qualitative research participants and collaborators. Addresses the practical aspects of qualitative study design (e.g. choosing between data collection methods, resolving logistical challenges, and operationalizing an iterative research design) as well as the practical aspects of ethical review (including the JHSPH IRB and school ethical review processes). Prepares students to develop the components needed to begin the qualitative research project conducted in 224.698.01: Qualitative Research Practicum II: Collecting Qualitative Data and 224.699.01:Qualitative Research Practicum III: Analyzing and Writing Qualitative Findings (NOTE: concurrent or prior enrollment required).
- Learning Objectives:
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Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the context (organizational, historical, economic, etc.) of the public health questions being answered through qualitative methods
- Describe the basic features of qualitative research and design of qualitative studies
- Develop qualitative interview guides, focus group discussion guides, and observation forms
- Collaborate with community partners to prepare a qualitative research protocol and associated materials needed for submission to ethical review
- Work collaboratively with inter-professional teams to design qualitative research studies
- Examine methodologies for qualitative inquiry, formulate appropriate qualitative research questions, collaborate with community partners, and collect qualitative data using multiple methods appropriate to address a real-world public health challenge
- Methods of Assessment:
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 20% Participation
- 80% Assignments
- Enrollment Restriction:
Restricted to students who have completed 224.690.01 Qualitative Research Theory and Methods & 224.691.01 Qualitative Data Analysis or are enrolled in these courses for the current academic year.
- Instructor Consent:
No consent required