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Methodological and Other Research Strategies to Manoeuvre from Single to Multi- and Interdisciplinary Project Partnerships

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Constructing Methodology for Qualitative Research

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This chapter explores what happens when researchers from distinctly different knowledge fields with diverse research methodologies and approaches (in this case, creative arts and nursing) work on multi- and interdisciplinary projects. Definitions of single discipline, and multi- and interdisciplinary research are provided, and exemplified by drawing upon the authors’ own recent research experiences. Working together opened up a maze of methodological choices and decisions in the research process, including approaches to data collection, interpretation, and dissemination. Two joint projects are described in order to explore the challenges, and opportunities, in working in, and manoeuvring through, this challenging but rewarding terrain.

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    Donna Lee Brien

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    Margaret McAllister

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Brien, D.L., McAllister, M. (2016). Methodological and Other Research Strategies to Manoeuvre from Single to Multi- and Interdisciplinary Project Partnerships. In: Harreveld, B., Danaher, M., Lawson, C., Knight, B., Busch, G. (eds) Constructing Methodology for Qualitative Research. Palgrave Studies in Education Research Methods. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-59943-8_12

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