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Research Common

Research Common

Information on conducting original research and on the supports available for research at Red Deer Polytechnic.

Using Interviews

Interviews are a qualitative research method used when you want to get people's perspectives in their own words. Read more...

Here are some resources to get you thinking about interviews as a research method:

The Interview Method
Describes the different types of interviews.
Twelve Tips for Conducting Qualitative Research Interviews
Article from the journal Medical Teacher.

Introduction to Interviews Workshop Resources

Here are the handouts and resources recommended during the Introduction to Interviews workshop hosted by Dr. Krista Robson.

Interviews Handout
Select slides from the presentation (pdf).