Qualitative research encompasses many methodological approaches, and one of the most powerful is oral history. As described by the UC Berkeley Oral History Center, this approach involves producing "first-person narrative topical and life histories that explore the narrator’s understanding of events through a recorded interview...[this] results in a lightly edited transcript of the interview that the narrator reviews, which is then published." This differs from the more familiar qualitative research interview, in that it is a two-directional, and transparent process... which comes with its own challenges. In this workshop you will learn more about these synergies and contrasts between and within methods, hear more about best practices for conducting oral history projects, and have time to ask questions about project ideas of your own.

No experience or special software is required to participate in this workshop. The Zoom link to the workshop will be sent to registrants 24 hours in advance.

This event is part of the UC-wide "Love Data Week" series of talks, presentations, and workshops to be held February 10-14, 2025. All events are free to attend and open to any member of the UC community. To see a full list of UC Love Data Week 2025 events, please visit: https://bit.ly/UC-LDW