What are the characteristics of a good qualitative researcher?
Time: 45-60 minutes Objectives: • To help participants appreciate the central role of the researcher in a qualitative study • To establish the researcher as the main instrument in the research process Preparation: • Big sheet of paper/ chart paper for each small group with a human figure (gender neutral) drawn on it Process: Ask participants to arrange themselves in smaller groups (of 3-4) and give each group a chart paper with an outline of a human figure (gender neutral). Ask participants to work in their small groups and make this figure into a ‘researcher’ – they can use words, symbols and anything else they might wish to use to develop their image of a good qualitative researcher. Participants will spend 15 minutes on the task. Each group is then required to present their image of a good qualitative researcher to the whole group. Allow time for questions and discussions. Additionally, you might like to draw on and review the images and presentation of examples from our workshops o
