Research Consultation
Possible research consultation topics that we are happy to discuss include:
General Research Design & Grant Writing
- Articulating research questions
- Determining appropriate approaches to data collection and analysis
- Discussing pros and cons of different research designs (experimental and non-experimental)
Qualitative Research Methods
- Discussion and implementation of qualitative methodological steps for phenomenological, ethnographic, grounded theory, historical, case study, narrative inquiry, and action research
- Use of qualitative analysis software including NVivo, Dedoose, and Taguette
- Development of interview guide
- Discussion of participation recruitment (e.g., network sampling and purposeful sampling)
- Assistance with coding and thematic analysis
Survey Methods
- Assistance with Qualtrics questionnaire construction (question development, order, and logic)
- Survey sampling and analysis
Teaching Research Methods Courses
- Recommendations on content
- Qualitative assignments
Please note that the research consultations are limited to only faculty led research and research conducted by doctoral students. CTRL does not provide support for student capstone projects, class support, tutoring, in-class demonstrations or guest lectures. We kindly ask that consultations are limited to one, one-hour meeting per week to ensure that we can meet the need of as many faculty as possible.

AU's Center for Teaching, Research & Learning ©
A Unit of the Office of the Provost
American University, Washington, DC
Get in touch!
Address: Hurst 214
Phone: 202-885-2117
Email: ctrl@american.edu