Evidence Synthesis of Qualitative Research in Europe (ESQUIRE)
3 day Course: Monday, 4th - Wednesday, 6th September 2017
Dates
3 day course: Monday, 4th - Wednesday, 6th September 2017
Times
Day 1 - 10:00am - 4pm (Course Evening Dinner at approximately 7pm)
Day 2 - 9am to 5pm
Day 3 - 9am to 3pm
Fees
£750 Early Bird Fee - For confirmed bookings received on or before midnight, Sunday, 2nd July 2017
£850 Standard Fee - For confirmed bookings received on or after Monday, 3rd July 2017.
Bookings will close for this course at midnight on Sunday, 20th August 2017 or when the course reaches full capacity (whichever is soonest). This course is very popular and generally fills up before the closing date so early booking is advised.
Booking and Payment
Bookings are now open for this course. All of our short course bookings are initially processed through our Online Store. Payment is required at the time of booking (Credit/Debit Card or PayPal is accepted).
If your employer is paying your fees and they would prefer to be invoiced, please ensure you have your Purchase Order details before making your booking. Bookings are NOT confirmed until receipt of the Purchase Order is received at scharr-scu@sheffield.ac.uk.
If you have any queries relating to fees and payment, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Accommodation and Meals
The course fee includes lunch and refreshments throughout this 3 day course, plus a course evening dinner that takes place on the first evening. No accommodation is included, please contact us for further details of how to book at Halifax Hall at our preferential rate of £65.
If you have any particular dietary or access requirements then please contact the Short Course Unit with your requirements at the time of booking.
Venue
Halifax Hall Hotel and Conference Centre, Endcliffe Vale Road, Sheffield, S10 3ER.
Contact
For further information please do not hesitate to contact the Short Course Unit via email at scharr-scu@sheffield.ac.uk
or call +44 (0)114 222 2968.
Course Overview
The course will follow the systematic review process as it applies, and is adapted to, qualitative evidence synthesis. The Programme Faculty will take participants through the stages of defining and exploring scope, conducting the literature searches, quality assessing studies for inclusion, synthesising data and writing up and presenting the product of the synthesis. Participants will be provided with practical experience of key stages in the review process.
Who will benefit from this course?
No formal experience is required, working knowledge of standard systematic review methods or a background in qualitative research methods will be an advantage but not essential.
- Qualitative Researchers who want to learn how to synthesise qualitative research
- Systematic Reviewers who want to learn how to translate synthesis methods to qualitative data
- PhD Students in topic areas that require substantive review of qualitative research
- New researchers who want to develop evidence synthesis/systematic review
- Qualitative systematic reviewers who want to update and extend their skills and knowledge
Course Materials
The course will consist of a mixture of presentations, group work, discussions and individual exercises.
All course materials will be provided on USB (including presentations).
Participants are asked to provide their own laptop for the duration of the course, please contact us if you are unable to do so.
Course Faculty
Members of the Cochrane Qualitative Research Methods Group and Experienced ScHARR Staff.
Dr Andrew Booth is the Course Leader for this popular and highly regarded short course.