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PHDMETHODOLOGY2018: 6th LCSS PhD Methodology Conference Brunel University Business School London, UK, June 12, 2018 |
Conference website | http://socialstudies.org.uk |
Abstract registration deadline | March 26, 2018 |
Submission deadline | March 26, 2018 |
Topics: undertaking fieldwork in online spaces ethical issues in conducting research using mixed methods and methodologies big data in social science
The 6th LCSS PhD Methodology Conference: Discussion of evidence in social science and humanities methodology
Topics of interest for submission include, but are not limited to:
- From anecdotes/observations/archives/questionnaires/surveys etc. to big data in the whole spectrum of social science and humanities.
- The impact of big data era on methodological choices, formulation of the research question and research design.
- The key challenges in identifying the type of research methodology.
- Research philosophy and adopting different ontological and epistemological positions.
- The advantages and disadvantages of using mixed-methods and methodologies.
- Choosing appropriate methods, techniques and tools for the data collection.
- The use of technology and innovative approaches.
- Undertaking fieldwork in online spaces.
- Ethical issues involved in conducting research.
- The ways of facilitating implementation of research outcomes in the wider literature and among policy makers.
Submission Guidelines/Links
All submissions will be assessed through a blind-review process according to following criteria:
- Potential contribution to the debates in the field
- Potential for stimulating debate in the Conference
- Formulation of the research/policy question
- Data and methodology
- Quality of writing and presentation
Abstracts
The abstract should not exceed 400 words and the documents should be in word files (extensions allowed .doc, .docx, .rtf, .tex).
Please submit your abstract via https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=phdmethodology2018
Program Committee
- Dr Marios Samdanis
- Dr Dorothy Yen
- Dr Alasdair Jones
- Dr Fahri Karakas
- Prof Mustafa Ozbilgin
Contact
All questions about submissions should be emailed to k.osborne@socialstudies.org.uk