Qualitative Research Methods Workshop Spring 2026
Dates and Location: Wednesday, Feb. 25 from 3-5 pm and Monday, Mar. 2 from 3-5 pm in IBS 155A
Instructor: Regina Bateson, Assistant Professor of Political Science
Registration: Sign up here to register for this non-credit workshop.
This workshop contains two components and is not cumulative. Feel free to attend either or both sessions!
Introduction to Interviewing
Interviewing is more than just “talking to people.” In this workshop, we’ll discuss different types of interviews, best practices, and how to navigate problems. Students will practice their interviewing skills and learn to critically evaluate interview-based research.
How to Use Process Tracing in Your Research
Process tracing is a systematic way of using qualitative evidence to develop and test social scientific theories. In this workshop, we’ll learn best practices for process tracing, see examples of process tracing in action, and practice using primary source materials to conduct process tracing.