What is the CAQDAS Networking Project?

We provide practical support, training and information in the use of a range of software programs designed to assist qualitative data analysis. The project also provides various platforms for debate concerning the methodological and epistemological issues arising from the use of such software packages. We have no commercial links to any software developer or supplier. The project is in receipt of its sixth consecutive term of funding by the UK Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). We are currently funded under the ESRC's Researcher Development Initiative (RDI).

Who is involved?
Anyone interested in qualitative research in the social and behavioural sciences can participate.

The project staff include:
Ann Lewins - Project Manager and Course Tutor
Christina Silver - Resource Officer and Course Tutor
Elizabeth Stutchbury Administration

Co-Directors
Nigel Fielding, University of Surrey
Ray Lee, Royal Holloway, University of London
CONTACT DETAILS FOR THE PROJECT

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS - LATEST RESOURCES

Qualitative Innovations in CAQDAS (QUIC)
A new ESRC-funded resarch project being undertaken by the CAQDAS Networking Project team...

Online QDA A resource hosted by Huddersfield University and created jointly with CAQDAS Networking project staff is a set of training support materials which address common problems (both early and advanced) of using Qualitative Data Analysis (QDA) methods and selected Computer Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis (CAQDAS) packages.

Choosing a CAQDAS Software Package 5th Edition, July 2006
FREE CAQDAS comparisons to help you decide between software - updated to include additional information on ATLAS.ti and Transana
a working Paper by Ann Lewins & Christina Silver

Ann Lewins & Christina Silver, Using Software in Qualitative Research : A Step-by-Step Guide, Sage Publications, London
"The most comprehensive book on qualitative software since Weitzman and Miles' 1995 publication and the only book to ever provide step-by-step support for multiple software packages..."

Day Courses in Social Research in the 5** Sociology Department at the University of Surrey

CAQDAS 07 conference : Advances in Qualitative Software
18-20 April 2007
For information on the conference, full papers, slides and photos...

Slides from recent CAQDAS Seminars, including...
Users Seminar 5th June 2006 : Users of CAQDAS present their work in progress
Tom Richards of QSR Previews NVivo 7
Users Seminar June 05 : Users of CAQDAS present thier work in progress
Dr Susanne Fries, Quarc

 

 

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