224.699.01
Qualitative Research Practicum III: Analyzing and Writing Qualitative Findings

Prerequisite:

224.697.01: Qualitative Research Practicum I: Partnerships and Protocol Development and 224.698.01: Qualitative Research Practicum II: Collecting Qualitative Data.

Description:

The best way to learn about qualitative research is to actually do a qualitative research study from start to finish.

Enables students to complete data collection, analysis and write-up of results from a qualitative research project in collaboration with a local community-based organization or JHU faculty. Discusses common challenges in qualitative research including analysis of qualitative data, writing qualitative papers and reports, presenting qualitative findings, and ethical issues related to fieldwork and authorship.

Learning Objectives:

Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

1. Describe common challenges in analyzing qualitative data and strategies for overcoming these challenges
2. Write up findings from a qualitative research project
3. Present qualitative data effectively in both written and oral formats
4. Work collaboratively with interprofessional teams to interpret qualitative data and give recommendations of value to such teams

Methods of Assessment:

This course is evaluated as follows:

• 50% Final Paper
• 15% Final Presentation
• 15% Data Collection Assignment
• 20% Participation

Enrollment Restriction:

Restricted to students who have met the prerequisite or are enrolled for the current academic year.

Instructor Consent:

No consent required

Special Comments:

Undergraduates must directly ask instructor for permission