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Part 1:

Learning Skill-sets: Focus Groups

Objectives: In this section we are going to learn how to conduct a focus group. We will cover how to plan and conduct a focus group and how to analyze the resulting data.

Reading & Resources:
van den Hoonaard. Deborah K. 2019. Chapter 7: "Focus Groups" in Qualitative Research in Action: A Canadian Primer (3rd Edition). Oxford University Press: Don Mills. Ontario.

Check out this website by the Community Tool Box that provides an overview on how to conduct a focus group. They state, "Learn how to plan, prepare, conduct, and use focus group results to receive qualitative data for deeper understanding of community issues".

Question 1: If you were to do focus-group research. do you think you would feel comfortable moderating the focus group yourself? What characteristics do you have that would be beneficial for moderating a focus group? Which characteristics do you posses that might not be helpful in the role
of mnripratnr"?

Part 2: Learning Skill-sets: Writing Up Qualitative Research

Objectives: This section explores strategies for writing up qualitative research. What does a completed research report look like? What is essential to include?

Almost every writer struggles to write sometimes. What are the barriers you face when getting ready to write an academic paper? What are some ways that you can overcome those barriers?