Qualitative Research Interest Group (QRIG)

The Center for Middletown Studies sponsors the Qualitative Research Interest Group to bring together Ball State scholars across academic disciplines and colleges to learn from and teach one another about a range of qualitative methods. Topics may include transcription and coding methods and technologies, focus group and semi­ structured individual interview protocols, participant observation, photovoice, free listing, and more. We plan a series of round tables, panels, and individual presentations based on the interests and expertise of those who attend.

See the Center’s Research Blog for details about upcoming QRIG events and activities.

Details About the Group’s Recent Events

Qualitative Research Interest Group (QRIG): Workshop On Oral History

Thursday, October 19, 2023 in BB 221 from 3:30-5:00

“Oral History” is all about learning about the past from the people who lived through it. Interviewing gives us data that we can’t find in other places. It’s an especially helpful methodology for learning about the people and communities who are often left out of traditional historical sources. In this workshop, we’ll learn more about oral history interviewing — how to set up a project, how oral history is different from other kinds of interviewing, and how we can use the information from these interviews to paint a broader picture. Dr. Emily Johnson is a historian with over 10 years of experience in oral history interviewing. She’s currently the director of the Muncie LGBTQ+ History Project.

The video recording of this workshop is available upon request. To access the video recording, please get in touch with Prof. James Connolly at jconnoll@bsu.edu.

Qualitative Interest Group (QRIG): Organizational Meeting

 Friday, March 24, 2023

 1:00 PM

 Venue: BB309

This was the first meeting of the group arranged for the organizational purposes.