led by Kelly Stewart, Stella Gkegka and Arushi Mathur, PhD students at the University of Strathclyde
Situational Analysis (SA) can be a useful tool throughout the research journey. This workshop will highlight the ways SA mapping can be utilised in the beginning stages of the research process whereby maps could be a helpful tool for generating initial ideas. Mapping could also enable an understanding of the broader context around research topics including – identifying dominant discourses; questioning which discourses are not dominant and why; revealing any project gaps &/or limitations; and adding new ideas, stakeholders, potential participants, and data points as the research progresses. Therefore, for the above reasons SA maps can be useful for students at any stage of their research.
Join us online (Zoom) on Wednesday 10th July 2024, 9am – 4.15pm to delve together into exploring SA. In this workshop the organisers will: outline the three types of SA maps and their usage; share their own situational maps and experiences of using these in their respective research contexts; highlight critiques of SA methods as an approach as it relates to Grounded Theory to ensure that attendees develop a well-rounded understanding of SA in practice; and support attendees to draw their own situational maps for use within their individual research contexts.