How to Convey the Methodology of Mixed-Methods Research in Conference Proposals: Advice From Mixed Methods Scholars

Session Type: Invited Speaker Session

Abstract

Join us to discuss how to convey methodological aspects of your conference proposals for the mixed methods research audience! The goal of this session is to guide graduate students, scholars, and researchers across disciplines to embrace their contribution to the mixed methods research community and advances in the methodology of mixed methods research through conference proposals. This session builds upon the relevant literature and best practices for mixed methods research (e.g., Fetters & Freshwater, 2015; Fetters & Molina-Azorín, 2019a, 2019b). This session will give participants the opportunity to share proposal ideas within small groups guided by mixed methods scholars to help further hone their methodological focus. Although designed specifically with AERA’s Mixed Methods Research SIG in mind, the recommendations presented in this session may also be relevant to other methodologically focused conference proposals. Everyone interested in mixed methods research is welcome to attend the session!

Mixed Methods Mentors include:
Chase Nordengren, NWEA
Cheryl-Anne Poth, University of Alberta
Colby Tofel-Grehl, Utah State University
David Feldon, Utah State University
Divya Varier, George Mason University
Gail Headley, University of Delaware
Leia Cain, University of South Florida
Lori Foote, University of Cincinnati
Lisbeth Brevik, University of Oslo
Marsha Simon, University of West Georgia
Monica Reid Kerrigan, Rowan University
Nataliya Ivankova, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Peggy Shannon-Baker, Georgia Southern University
Sarah Ferguson, Rowan University
Wendy Dickinson, University of South Florida

Sub Unit

• SIG-Mixed Methods Research

Chair

• Monica Reid Kerrigan, Rowan University

Participants

• Michelle Howell, University of Nebraska - Medical Center

• Sinem Toraman, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

• Timothy Guetterman, University of Michigan

• Vicki L. Plano Clark, University of Cincinnati

Discussant

• Burke Johnson, University of South Alabama