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December 4, 2007

Now Accepting Online Proposal Submissions for the 14th Annual Midwest Qualitative Research Conference on April 17-18, 2008

MINNEAPOLIS—The 14th Annual Midwest Qualitative Research Conference showcases scholarly investigations that use qualitative methodologies to understand all aspects of the human experience. Located in downtown Minneapolis, this vibrant urban two-day conference attracts practitioners, scholars, and graduate students from the Midwest, and across the country. From ethnography to phenomenology, discussions take place in an open atmosphere examining the challenges and rewards of qualitative methods.

Dr. Jack Katz of UCLA, Department of Sociology will be the 2008 Midwest Qualitative Research Conference plenary keynote speaker. Dr. Katz’s many published works address diverse areas including law, sociology, methodology, criminology, psychology, and research strategies. In addition to his keynote address entitled, “Icons, Models, and Cases: Three Ethnographic Genres, Separate but Equal,” Dr. Katz will highlight his recent book, How Emotions Work. Dr. Katz will also discuss his current National Science Foundation funded project on people’s leisure behavior in public settings.

The primary focus of the 2008 Midwest Qualitative Research Conference is methodological approaches. Conference participants benefit from a variety of professional development opportunities including published proceedings, curriculum vita enhancement, peer review process, presentation experience, and an increased understanding of qualitative methodologies. Formats available for concurrent sessions include individual paper presentations, works-in-progress, and symposia.

For more information or to submit your original qualitative research for consideration, visit www.stthomas.edu/education/events/mqrc.

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