For a 7 minute introduction to qualitative research [QR], by Alison Anderson, go to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWb-M4rnxlY

For a 19 minute introduction by Martyn Hammersley, a respected British sociologist, go to:

http://www.methodspace.com/video/what-is-qualitative-inquiry-by

Focus groups are increasingly used in qualitative research. For a 10 minute interview with David Morgan on focus groups, go to:

http://www.methodspace.com/video/david-morgan-on-research

For a 6 minute interview by Sarah Pink on using visual data, go to:

http://www.methodspace.com/video/sage-methodspace-sarah-pink

For another short interview on visual methods, this time by Marcus Banks, go to:

http://www.methodspace.com/video/marcus-banks-advice-for-new

A basic introduction to formulating a research question is given by the leading methodologist, Prof. Alan Bryman at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHzM9RlO6j0&feature=related

An excellent introduction to grounded theory by Professor Tony Bryant is at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmWKf5L0mfA

In this podcast interview, we learn how one researcher has used narrative analysis

http://www.ipp-shr.cqu.edu.au/podcasts/?id=10&podcastType=1

For an excellent 5 minute interview on DA by Jonathan Potter, visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4wJyFumjn8

You can find a video of me giving a brief account of why naturally-occurring data are important at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qW_SKXYnhyQ

A leading methodologist, Professor Alan Bryman, discusses the basics of case study research. For Part I go to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja3nlZ6vHog

For Part II of Bryman’s talk, go to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lcWn596kXI&feature=relmfu

For Parts III-VII of this talk go to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Y8DDJ6rsKo&feature=relmfu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOX3GN9Hkj8&feature=relmfu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j68z9kObsak&feature=relmfu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9T8u5K3mdg&feature=relmfu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuDKUQYnIb4&feature=relmfu

To look at a psychologist’s introduction to research ethics (this talk also includes a discussion of plagiarism) go to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ir3VvYNzHeM&feature=related

For a 35 minute talk on the ethics of researching social media, go to:

http://www.methodspace.com/video/farida-vis-on-ethics-research-and-social-media-renegotiating-the

Candace Schaefer explains strategies for preparing a successful dissertation proposal. Although oriented to US students, it contains basic information which is relevant to all research proposals. Go to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5ESD58XUGk&feature=related

Writing a compelling research proposal - CEU's Eszter Timar tells you how. Go to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAFHfGJGxu8&feature=related

In this podcast, a researcher talks about why people agree to participate in qualitative research.

http://www.ipp-shr.cqu.edu.au/podcasts/?id=11&podcastType=1

For a useful video on Grounded Theory by Professor Tony Bryant go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmWKf5L0mfA

For a useful 36 minute lecture by Vanessa May on Narrative Analysis [text only] go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWTNuloKSGQ

For a short talk on credible qualitative research by the management researcher Prof. Catherine Cassell go to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_nEgHq5DNk&feature=relmfu

Michael Agar is a distinguished American ethnographer. For his views on effective qualitative research, go to:

http://www.methodspace.com/video/in-conversation-with-michael

Anne Oakley is a distinguished British sociologist associated with feminist research. You can find her in discussion at:

http://www.methodspace.com/video/in-conversation-with-ann

For a very helpful 45 minute lecture on this go to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1hG99HUaOk&feature=related

For a shorter, but still helpful, talk, go to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOSBiOMCOe4&feature=relmfu

For a simple discussion of writing a methodology chapter go to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQFSNB-0sfQ&feature=related