Memoing-as-Method-and-Data: Teaching and Learning Post-Qualitative Methods in a Conventional Humanist Context

• In Event: 34.094 - Fairmont Royal York Roundtable Session Six
  In Roundtable Session: 34.094-8 - Conducting Qualitative Research: Tools, Approaches, and Ways of (Re)Thinking Qualitative Research

Abstract

We reflect on post-qualitative methods in a largely humanist context. While aligning with “post” and critical theories qualitative research methods are often still driven by humanist ideologies, specifically that of representational logic. Memoing, long hailed as a tool of qualitative research, provides the opportunity to critique and challenge humanist expectations of research. Memos are understood as process and artifact for both “doing research” and “learning how to do research.” We present autoethnographic analyses of our experiences of using memos in qualitative research as both a research and a learning tool. Particularly we address how can all evidence, including the evidence of “process” inscribed in memos, contribute strong research in a post-truth era in which evidence is cast aside?

Authors

• Joseph C. Rumenapp, Judson University

• Valerie Cawley, Judson University

• Natalie Hoyle Ross, Judson University

• Rachel McMahon, Batavia Public Schools 101