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Second Call
Dear QRAM Members
& Colleagues,
The Association
of Qualitative Research Association of Malaysia is pleased to host the
4th International Qualitative Research Convention in 2007
(QRC2007).
QRC2007 is held
biannually and the theme for this 2007 convention is
“Doing
Qualitative Research: Processes, Issues and Challenges".
The objective of
the QRC2007 is to provide a better understanding of what really
constitutes qualitative research and enhance researchers’ knowledge on
qualitative inquiry. The growing interest of researchers in using
qualitative methods has resulted in many practitioners and
academicians who equate using qualitative techniques, such as
interviews and observations, to doing qualitative study. The
convention will also enable participants to present the results of
their recent work as well as discuss issues and challenges involved in
the processes of qualitative research.
QRC2007 invites
proposals from a wide variety of international perspectives, including
academics and practitioners from psychology, sociology, education,
evaluation, health sciences, geography, communication, management,
family studies, marketing, social work, and other related disciplines
across the social, behavioral, and human sciences. We welcome your
work whether it is in progress or a completed piece. Hence, QRC2007
seeks:
(1) original
research in the social, behavioral, health, and human sciences that
fits the definition of qualitative research methods. These studies
need to include some aspects of their research that advance knowledge
of qualitative inquiry in addition to making a contribution to a
substantive area in the scholar’s field of inquiry;
(2)
methodological issues that advance knowledge about qualitative
research methods. Proposals may be on topics concerned with
qualitative research methods and processes (which include all aspects
and stages of qualitative research process), innovative theories and
techniques, and qualitative reporting focusing on the report writing,
researcher’s role and experiences during fieldwork.
We hope you will
also take the time to visit the many interesting places in Kuala
Lumpur and its surrounding areas as well as enjoy our local cuisine.
Briefly, Malaysia has a population of over 25 million people who
reside in Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia, namely, the states of
Sabah and Sarawak on Borneo island. The country prides itself with
the harmonious existence of various races as a nation. While the
majority consists of Malays, Chinese, Indians, other ethnic groups
that include Ibans and Kandazandusuns make up the colourful and
vibrant Malaysian society. Malaysia’s official language is bahasa
Malaysia (Malay Language), and English is widely spoken. The official
religion of Malaysia is Islam, and the nation comprises Moslems,
Buddhists, Hindus, Christians and followers of other religions. The
various ethnic groups, cultures and languages make Malaysia, truly
Asia. For more information about Kuala Lumpur, please visit
http://www.kualalumpur.gov.my/index.htm.
We hope the
convention will be an enjoyable and fruitful experience for all of
you.
Best Wishes,
Professor Dr.
Marohaini Yusoff
Convention Chair
of the 4th QRC2007 |
