Qualitative Research in Geography Specialty Group
News and Announcements 2008 AAG Conference, Boston Come to the QRSG Business Meeting at the Boston Meetings – Wednesday, April 16^th, 7:00-8:00 pm. Find out who won the student grant competition, learn more about the specialty group, volunteer to help, or just get to know other qualitative researchers! 2007 AAG Conference, San Francisco Minutes: Click Here 2006 AAG Conference, Chicago Sponsorship: The QRSG sponsored 23 sessions this year. Minutes: Click Here 2005 AAG Conference, Denver QRSG Business Meeting Minutes: Click Here Notes on Writing Proposals and Finding Funding for Qualitative Research in Geography, courtesy of David Butz. Click HERE Student Competitions: Congratulations to our winners from the 2007 competition! Sara Smith of University of Arizona won funding for her PhD research Mary Swalligan of Kent State University won funding for her MA research Please see announcement in center frame for the 2008 Student Research Grant competition à Useful Links QRSG Listserve Listserve - click here for instructions on subscribing to the QRSG list Qualitative Research  Bibliography We need updated contributions for the QRSG bibliography! Please e-mail to mcopeATuvmDOTedu Resources Consortium on Qualitative Research Methods - a project of the American Political Science Association QualPage - a resource clearinghouse on qualitative research Do you have a favorite qualitative research site? Please e-mail suggested qualitative research resources (e.g. websites, reviews, etc.) to mcopeATuvmDOTedu Relevant Journals (We need some suggestions here too!) Newsletters Note: QRSG newsletters are now produced only on an as-needed basis. The main tools for communication are this website and the AAG-hosted list-serve and discussion forum. Previous Newsletters	Our Mission: To promote the use and understanding of qualitative research approaches, methods, and tools for purposes of education, research, and public service in the discipline of geography.  The group is to work closely with other specialty groups to promote common interests and develop intra-disciplinary projects.  The group is further charged with bridging the perceived gap between quantitative and qualitative research through dialogue, debate, and establishment of common ground for the purpose of enhancing rigorous research across the spectrum. QRSG Board Members for 2008-2010 Needed! We are accepting nominations (self-nominations welcome!) for the following positions (the full list of current board members is in "Who's Who in the QRSG" in the right-hand frame): 2 Board members (2-year term) Secretary (2-year term) Treasurer (2-year term) We'd like to hold an e-mail election before the Boston AAG, so please e-mail Meghan Cope by April 10, 2008 with your nomination Please step up and help your Specialty Group become even better! Also… Please attend the QRSG Specialty Group Business Meeting: All Are Welcome! Wednesday, April 16, 2008 – 7:00-8:00 pm Check your program for the location! Updates needed for the QRSG Bibliography Please send citations for your favorite sources or materials you have published recently to Meghan Cope at mcopeATuvmDOTedu. Thanks to Rebecca Sheehan and others, the qualitative research in geography bibliography is on-line for your convenience - click below or navigate from the left-hand frame. Qualitative Research  Bibliography To add an announcement or submit a suggestion for the QRSG  website, please contact Meghan Cope - Webmaster. Website Updated November 2007 For questions about the Specialty Group, please contact the Chair(s) of the QRSG.  (Archived for reference): Call For Proposals: Student Research Grants The Qualitative Research Specialty Group (QRSG) of the AAG is pleased to announce the student research grant competition for 2008. The QRSG will make an award of $500 to support a student who is developing a research project from a qualitative methodology perspective. Both Master’s-level and PhD research proposals are welcome. Students can propose research to be conducted anytime through February, 2009.  The QRSG will consider research proposals on any subject of geographic inquiry as long as proposals a) clearly indicate the proposed research topic and aims and b) effectively approach such research problem and research question(s) from a qualitative perspective. Proposals should clearly demonstrate how and why particular qualitative methods (such as, but not limited to: interviewing, archival research, participant observation, visual analysis, etc.) are suitable and necessary to conduct the research project successfully. While the QRSG places particular emphasis on methodology, students should note that proposals also should exhibit a well-formulated theoretical framework, should be appropriately positioned in the pertinent and current geographic literature on the topic of choice, and should show the relevance of the proposed research to current geographic scholarship. Submissions also should include a simple budget indicating how funds will be used for conducting the research (for example, travel expenses, purchase of software or equipment, etc.) Proposals can range from 6 (minimum) to 12 (maximum) double-spaced pages, excluding figures, references, and budget. Deadline for submission of proposals is January 18th, 2008. Winners will be contacted shortly before the AAG annual meeting in Boston in April 2008, where the winner will be officially announced. Please send your proposal via email (Word file or pdf.) to g.p.deverteuil@soton.ac.uk or mail 4 copies of it to Dr Geoffrey DeVerteuil, School of Geography, University of Southampton, Highfield Campus, Southampton (Hants), United Kingdom SO17 1BJ. Please include a cover letter clearly indicating your name, topic, affiliation, status (e.g., M.A., Ph.D. student) and contact information. For a list of judges, see Student Competition Members here.	Co-Chairs: Jennifer Fluri & Sasha Davis Click here to Contact Our Chairs Who's Who in the QRSG: Click here for Officers and Board Members with full contact information.