14th Annual Conference on Interdisciplinary Qualitative Studies
January 12, 13, 14, 2001
Georgia Center for Continuing Education
University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Social and Economic Justice:
Deconstructing Myths and Masks through Qualitative Research
The theme for QUIG 2001, invites participants to explore issues of social
and economic justice, particularly the myths and masks we use across the
globe to perpetuate injustice and oppression such as racism, sexism,
ableism, homophobia, poverty, violence, and illiteracy, as well as ways in
which qualitative research has contributed to alleviating injustice.
QUIG 2001
Request for Proposals
Proposals may report the findings of particular studies relevant to this
year's theme of Social and Economic Justice. We also encourage proposals on
topics not directly related to the theme such as research methods
(narrative inquiry, ethnography, interview approaches, discourse analysis,
grounded theory, focus groups, etc.), teaching qualitative methods, writing
about qualitative research, and personal journeys as researchers.
Deadline for Receipt of Proposals: JUNE 6, 2000
http://www.coe.uga.edu/quig/
Guidelines for Proposals
PART 1: COVER PAGE:
Biographical information for ALL presenters, including
Name(s)
Affiliation(s)
Mailing address(es)
Telephone number(s)
Fax number(s)
E-mail address(es)
Title of presentation (60 character limit, including spaces)
3 key words to describe the topic
Abstract of presentation (75 word limit).
Specify TYPE of presentation (see descriptions)
Audio-visual equipment request - please indicate the type of equipment
needed (VCR & monitor, flip chart, overhead projector). We cannot supply
computer equipment without a charge.
PART 2: SUMMARY (500 word limit)
Summary to include all of the following:
Focus of presentation or research problem, theoretical frame, research
methods, findings, conclusions, and implications.
What To Submit
· 3 copies of your proposal as indicated above.
· A stamped, self-addressed postcard.
· A stamped, self-addressed business-size envelope.
Mail To:
QUIG Conference
The University of Georgia
325 Aderhold Hall
Athens, Georgia 30602
Phone: 706-
Fax: 706-542-4240 quigconf@arches.uga.edu
Conference Co-Chairs
Kathleen deMarrais
706/542-4600
kathleen@coe.uga.edu
David Kurtz
706/542-6288
dkurtz@arches.uga.edu
Review Process
All proposals will be reviewed "blind" by members of the QUIG Steering
Committee. Review criteria will include quality of the proposal,
significance of the topic, and interest to the audience.
Questions to Consider
· What is social and economic justice?
· What are the epistemological and theoretical lenses we use to
understand social and economic justice?
· How do various disciplines (education, journalism, family therapy,
psychology, English, social work, counseling, sociology, political science,
anthropology, health professions, business, et al.) represent human
experiences and understand social and economic justice?
· What are the varieties of methods available to study social and
economic justice issues?
· How do human transformations occur and how do people consider them?
· What are the ethics of doing research with people in marginalized
communities?
· What are the relationships among research participants,
practitioners and researchers?
· What difference does research make in the world?
· How are conversations facilitated between researchers,
practitioners and various communities of people?
· How can we engage in transformative practices toward a more just
society?
Types of Presentations
Paper Presentation (30 minutes)
A paper presentation is for those wishing to submit individual or joint
work. Paper proposals should be titled on all copies, briefly indicate the
topic and the way it will be treated, address the significance of the topic
and discuss the background of the presenter (without indicating presenter
by name). The program chair will organize papers into thematic sessions.
Papers must be presented at the conference within a 30 minute time limit.
Panel (1 hour)
A panel discusses a topic as a group, rather than through formal individual
presentations. Panel proposals should indicate the topic, its significance,
the panelists' background (without names) and the way in which the material
will be discussed. Panel presenters should keep in mind time constraints
(60 minutes) in planning their session. Time for audience participation
should be included.
Roundtable (1 hour)
Roundtables are for presenters who wish to briefly describe their work in a
small group setting and engage in conversations with others about their
work. This type of session is ideal for works in progress.
Workshop (1-3 hours)
Workshops should actively engage participants in a focused exploration of a
process, strategy, method, or conceptual framework(s). Describe the focus
and nature of the workshop and propose a time length from 1-3 hours.
Film/Performance Presentation
Describe the focus and nature of the presentations and propose a time
length from 1-3 hours.
Other formats
The Chairs and Program Committee welcome proposals that embody alternatives
to the traditional formats discussed above. If you have questions, feel
free to contact the Program Chairs before submitting a proposal.
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