Contemporary Analysis of Social Enterprise Clemmie Hill O’Connor

Project 4: Passage From India Research Questions How and why are SRGs forming in Scotland? What are the experiences of the women involved in SRGs? Research Methods Interviews Participant Observation

Preparing for Interviews Often had informal conversations with those I am interviewing Chance to follow up on some of those informal chats Open questions are vital Can end interview with ‘respondent validation’ type questions

Designing a topic guide Outline 3 key questions/topics to include What questions would you like to ask Jake to help you answer your research questions? Which parts of what she has said would you like to follow up on? Are there any challenges that you foresee in using an interview to explore these questions?

Preparing for participant observation Chance to see the groups ‘in action’ How much of what people say in interviews is reflected in participant observation sessions? Include opportunities to talk informally to women Observation of roles and interactions within the group

Designing a plan for fieldwork Outline 3 key points for your fieldwork What should I be looking out for that might help me address my research questions? Are there any hunches I want to follow up? Is there anyone I should be seeking out to talk to? What is interesting to me?