Category Archives: Participatory research methods

Seldom heard voices

Posted on January 18, 2012 by admin

This set of stories came from the recent evaluation of the Cedar work. They are composite stories based on themes from across different data sources.  They’re told by young people and mothers who’d been in Cedar groups and the staff that … Continue reading →

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Research as if people were human

Posted on September 2, 2011 by admin

 Here’s a link to an important new book by Yoland Wadsworth “Building in research and evaluation – human inquiry for living systems“, 2011

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New skills we need…listening, unlearning, reflexivity…..

Posted on June 10, 2011 by admin

Professor Robert Chambers was interviewed about his career in international development.  It’s refreshing to hear his reflections, especially about unlearning and reflexivity….. Robert Chambers interview

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Insights from stories

Posted on November 17, 2010 by admin

Research for Real is eight years old this month!  It’s been an exciting time and it’s hard to believe the variety of work that we’ve been involved in.  At the moment we’re busy preparing for an Exchange Event for the … Continue reading →

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