Monday to Wednesday, 6^th to 8^th February 2012

Presented by:

·         Dr. Andy Lowe, Visiting Professor, Institute of for Arts, Science and Technology Glyndwr University and Fellow of the GTI

·         Dr. Helen Scott, GT Online, Peer Reviewer of the GT Review, Fellow of GTI

·         Dr. Tom Andrews, School of Nursing and midwifery, University College Cork, Ireland, Peer Reviewer of the GT Review, Fellow of GTI

·         Professor Barney Glaser, [co-originator of the GT Research Method] has agreed to participate in this seminar as a keynote speaker by live (via Skype link from the USA)

Please send enquiry regarding your application to Dr. Andy Lowe at globalnomad999@gmail.com

Please send enquiry regarding payment, concession, invoices and accommodation etc to Dr. Ben Binsardi (Chair of Qualitative Inquiry/Methodology, Academy of Marketing) at a.binsardi@glyndwr.ac.uk, Phone 01978-293136

Within a welcoming and supportive atmosphere, the aim is

• to progress GT researchers and PhD researchers the next stage of your study;
• to help you to conceptualise your data;
• to inspire and empower you as a GT researcher;
• to offer you the opportunity to learn from PhD researchers and others
• to visualise where you are heading and to show you that people just like you have got there too, and
• most importantly to introduce you to the network of Grounded Theorists who just love talking Grounded Theory!

There are places a limited number of places for active participants and you are encouraged to bring your work for the ‘trouble shooting’ seminar.  This should include hardcopies of data (e.g. field notes/transcripts of interviews or observations) or memos related to the specific issue that you wish to have addressed during the seminar.  You should select 1-3 pages of information and make at least 25 copies available for distribution to other participants.

There are also limited numbers of places for observers. As an observer you will not have the opportunity to have issues related to your specific study addressed in session but you will learn by being immersed in GT methodology and by observing the troubleshooting of other GT studies. It also offers an excellent learning opportunity for those who are considering using Grounded Theory and have yet to start their study. Also, it may be of interest to faculty members and PhD supervisors in particular.

To apply for a place as a troubleshootee, please email Dr. A. Lowe at globalnomad999@gmail.com telling me something about your interest in GT and answering as many of the following questions as are relevant:

1. What is your current status e.g. PhD researcher?
2. What is the area/focus of your research?
3. Where are you in the Grounded Theory process?
4. Have you identified your core category? If so please elaborate.
5. What would you like help with/feedback on from the seminar?
6. Which Grounded Theory books have you read?
7. Are you using Grounded Theory?

Please note that we will be looking for a mix of types of studies and stages of research and so if you are unsuccessful in gaining a place it will be no reflection on your work.

To apply for a place as an observer, please email Dr. Andy Lowe at globalnomad999@gmail.com telling me something about your interest in GT and answering as many of the questions below as are relevant:

1.       What is your current status (e.g. PhD researcher)?

2.       If you are not conducting a study what is your interest in Grounded Theory? Or if you are conducting a GT study please also tell us something about your study.

3.       What would you like to learn from the seminar?

Accommodation. You may stay at the Ramada Plaza Hotel, at corporate rates including breakfast (7 minutes’ walk to the University). Note: you are required to book separately your own room at the Ramada and mention the Glyndwr University discounted rate of £82 per night. Ramada Plaza Hotel, Ellice Way, Wrexham, LL13 7YH, UK, Phone: +44(0)1978-291400, Fax: +44(0)1978-291401, E-Mail: info@ramadaplazawrexham.co.uk

The subsidised fees of the seminar will be £250 to cover catering, materials, lunches, refreshments, tea and coffee breaks as well as the formal dinner for three days, speakers, keynote speakers, a gala dinner, conference venue etc (not including accommodation).

Please note that due to the limitation of places (maximum 25 participants), reservations will be limited to a first-come-first-served basis. Your place will not be reserved until payment has been received and cleared. Payment can be transferred directly via Glyndwr University’s website online transactions page at

https://payonline.glyndwr.ac.uk/item.asp?id=642

Alternatively, payment can also be made by telephone calling: +44(0)1978-293037 and quoting the Grounded Theory Trouble Shooting Seminar, 6^th – 8^th February 2012.

How to get to Glyndwr University: Glyndwr University is located in Wrexham Wales, which is within an hour drive from both Manchester and Liverpool airports and is also connected by Rail and National Express Bus to all major UK cities.  Wrexham is just 20 minutes by train from Chester in the UK.  Glyndwr University Campus is very close to the train station. Alternatively, please click the link:

http://www.glyndwr.ac.uk/en/Internationalstudents/Europeanstudents/Traveladvice

Please do not make travel arrangements until your place has been confirmed.

Before you come, please read these GT textbooks:

·         THE DISCOVERY OF GROUNDED THEORY: Strategies for Qualitative Research (1967, 1999) Barney G. Glaser, Anselm L Strauss ISBN 1-884156-13-4 … if you have not read this already, read it in a relaxed way just to get an introduction to the ideas. Then read:

·         DOING GROUNDED THEORY: Issues and Discussions (1998) by: Barney G. Glaser, Ph.D. ISBN 1-884156-11-8. And it will be best if you have also read:

·         THEORETICAL SENSITIVITY: Advances in the methodology of Grounded Theory (1978) by Barney G. Glaser, Ph.D. ISBN 1-884156-01-0.

All these publications are available online from Grounded Theory Institute’s website of http://www.groundedtheory.com

Proposed Schedule (A Grounded Theory Trouble Shooting Seminar)

You received this invitation due to your prior participation in a GT seminar or due to signals or hints of interest to participate in such an event. If by any chance, you know of someone else who may be interested in receiving an invitation, please kindly forward this communication to others.