We’ve had a series of trainings on research methodology and our students have reviewed the literature and developed research designs for their project. Now comes the fun part: implementation. Fieldwork begins on June 7 with a series of guest lectures. We will continue to workshop research designs and receive training on qualitative and analytic techniques from Dean Beryl Levinger, of MIIS’ development practice and policy program. This will definitely be a different experience for us leading students on the challenges and adaptations required for field work in China. Keep up with our dispatches and field notes to see how they reflect on the process. I’m confident we have a good team in place that is ready to go.
