This document outlines the course schedule and requirements for an EMPH qualitative methods course. It includes 9 modules covering topics like qualitative data analysis using MAXQDA, transcription, coding, descriptive analysis methods, and writing qualitative papers. Assignments include transcribing an interview, developing memos and a coding assignment, creating a codebook, and a final presentation. The readings and tutorials provide guidance on qualitative research methods and using MAXQDA software to organize and analyze qualitative data.

1. Course Schedule
Dates Unit Topics Readings
Deliverables
Due
Opening On-
Campus
Classes
Jan 6 & 7
Course overview,
introductions,
Review of
Qualitative
Methods,
Introduction to
qualitative
analysis using
MaxQDA
Conduct a focus
group in class on
being an EMPH
student
MAXQDA Getting Started Guide
http://www.maxqda.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/Getting-Started-Guide-
MAXQDA12-en.pdf
Chapter 1, Miles and Huberman Text: Introduction
Peshkin, Alan. (2000). The nature of interpretation in qualitative research.
Educational Researcher 29(9), 5-9.
Module 1:
Jan 9-15
Transcription/Data
Management
McClellan E, et al. Beyond the qualitative interview: Data preparation and
transcription. Field Methods. 2003;15:63-84
Chapter 3, Bazeley Text: Managing and Preparing Data for Analysis
MAXQDA Tutorial: Transcribe and Analyze Audio/Video. Available online at
http://www.maxqda.com/max12-tutorial/e-importing-av-files
MAXQDA Transcription Video -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyWAeUw_QWs
1 Interview
Transcription
1/15
Module 2:
Jan 16-22
Fundamentals of
Qualitative Data
Analysis
Chapter 1, Bazeley Text: Foundations for Thinking and Working Qualitatively FG Transcription
1/22

2. Creswell, J. W. (2013). Qualitative inquiry & research design: Choosing among
five approaches (3rd ed.).Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. Pp 83-90
MAXQDA FG Data Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ADetU8omnQ
Module 3:
Jan 23-29
Designing for
Analysis
Conceptual
Frameworks
Chapter 2, Bazeley Text: Designing For Analysis
Pages 20-25 Miles & Huberman Text: Research Design & Management
MAXQDA
Project Setup
1/29
Module 4:
Jan 30-Feb 5
Memos and Notes Chapter 4, Bazely Text: Read, Reflect & Connect: Initial Explorations of Data
Birks M, et al. Memoing in Qualitative Research: Probing data and processes.
Journal of Research in Nursing January 2008 vol. 13 no. 1 68-75
MAXQDA Tutorials: Memos. Available online at: http://www.maxqda.com/max12-
tutorial/c-memos-text-links
Memo
assignment 2/5
Module 5:
Feb 6-12 Coding
Chapter 5, Bazeley Text: Codes and Coding: principles and practice
Chapter 6, Bazeley Text: Naming, Organizing and Refining Codes
“Tips and Tools # 18: Coding Qualitative Data.” Center for Evaluation and
Research. UC Davis. Available online at:
http://programeval.ucdavis.edu/documents/Tips_Tools_18_2012.pdf
MAXQDA Tutorial: Code Your Data. Available online at:
http://www.maxqda.com/max12-tutorial/c-en
Sample Coding
Assignment 2/12
Module 6:
Feb 13-19
Codebook
Development MacQueen K, et al. Codebook Development for Team-Based Qualitative
Analysis. Cultural Anthropology Methods 10(2):31-36
Coding
Assignment
Peer Review
2/19

3. DeCuir-Gunby et al. Developing and Using a Codebook for the Analysis of
Interview Data: An Example from a Professional Development Research Project.
Field Methods. May 2011. 23(2): 136-155
MAXQDA Video: Organizing the Coding System -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n241JMH-LIY
Module 7:
Feb 20-Mar
5
Descriptive
Methods and
Visualization in
Qualitative
Analysis
Word-Based
Descriptives:
Frequencies &
Semantic Analysis
Methods of
Ordering
Chapter 7, Miles and Huberman: Methods of Describing
Chapter 8, Miles and Huberman: Methods of Ordering
Chapter 9, Miles and Huberman : Methods of Explaining
Final Paper
Proposal &
Analytic Plan 3/5
Spring Break March 6-12
Module 8:
Mar 13-19
Writing Qualitative
Papers
Chapter 12, Miles & Huberman: Writing About Qualitative Research
Module 9:
Mar 20-30
Ethical Issues in
Qualitative
Research
Sanjari M, Bahramnezhad F, Fomani FK, Shoghi M, Cheraghi MA. Ethical
challenges of researchers in qualitative studies: the necessity to develop a
specific guideline. Journal of Medical Ethics and History of Medicine. 2014;7:14.
G Eysenbach. Ethical issues in qualitative research on internet communities. BMJ
2001;323:1103

4. Mero-Jaffe I. ‘Is that what I Said?’ Interview Transcript Approval by Participants:
An Aspect of Ethics in Qualitative Research. International Journal of Qualitative
Methods 2011,
10(3): 231-247
Closing On-
Campus
Session
Qualitative Data
Presentations
Final
Presentation 4/2