Clark, Andrew

Emmel, Nick

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1Learning to use visual methods: a dialogue between two researchers investigating networks, neighbourhoods and communitiesNick Emmel and Andrew ClarkReal Life MethodsPart of the ESRC National Centre for Research MethodsLearning visual methods in our research• the visual as part of a walkabout method• “a method in search of a research question…?”2Walkabout method, visual images and change over time Images that…• have documentary value• supplement questions I want to ask3‘capture the moment’Images that…Act s mnemonicsThe visual as part of a multi-modal experience• analysis of visual images… more than code sheets• sharpening our senses• a more complete account of place• part of the collection of multi-modal data4Part of the collection of multi-modal dataField diariesWalking interviewsWalkaboutsDiary interviewsQuantitative data collectionParticipatory social mapsResearch QuestionsHistorical data collectionKey informant toursKey informant interviewsA more complete account of place5Conclusions• the visual as part of the collection of multi-modal data• photographs allow us to map our reflexive engagement with the field• images facilitate hunches, ideas• contribute to a deeper sociological understanding of place

Learning to use visual methods: a dialogue between two researchers investigating networks, neighbourhoods and communities

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Learning to use visual methods: a dialogue between two researchers investigating networks, neighbourhoods and communities

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