Following my last blog, I came across a lot of content that shares how to create good interview questions. This TEDx stood out to me in particular as I feel it relates to qualitative research...
In this video, Dan Moulthrop shares some important tips and stories. He discusses that the way you ask a question is significant to the response you get. For example, instead of asking someone "what job do you do?", ask them "how do you feel about what you do?".
"Asking a good question is about executing the act of curiosity."
When Moulthrop mentioned this, I remembered a blog I wrote back in module one about assumptions and curiosity. Although I could reflect on my previous experience to write a blog at the time, these ideas did not feel so apparent. Now I am going through the process of designing a research project, I am understanding this in more depth. My curiosity has led to me wanting to find out more about dance education, however, I am having to put aside my personal experiences and preconceptions to allow the development of new thoughts.
Finally, he discusses the importance of being empathetic and grateful, which I think is a simple skill, but also incredibly powerful!
TEDx Talks, 2021. The Art Of Asking Questions | Dan Moulthrop | TEDxSHHS. [video] Available at: <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZSY0PssqH0&t=421s> [Accessed 28 April 2021].
Hi Alice, I really like this post and you've made me want to watch this talk now! I think that's such a great point about how you ask your questions. One of the big things I've noticed in preparing to conduct focus groups (and across the whole research process this module) is that every word should be carefully considered and planned. Lovely post, hope the studying's going well! x
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