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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · 5d

In this month’s When the Field is Online newsletter readers will learn about diary and narrative methods with varied types of analog and digital diaries.

The newsletter is free and archives are open, with additional resources and discussions open to paid subscribers. Join me! tinyurl.com/qualnews

Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · 6d

I’m getting ready for October When the Field is Online newsletters focusing on diary and narrative research methods. One of the first steps: create an illustration.

AI, oh no, I don’t think so! Watercolor and pen and ink! Subscribe so you don’t miss the October newsletters:

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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · 6d

There is no universe in which my desk would look that clean!

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Melissa Ingle @m1ngle.bsky.social · 7d

I know it’s tempting to roll our eyes whenever celebrities ‘take a stand’ or do activism - see Gal Gadot’s Imagine video - but the fact is, this is more of a stand than most of Congress is willing to take. It’s easy to mock, but more prominent should be doing this

Hundreds of celebrities relaunch a McCarthy-era committee to defend free speech

The Committee for the First Amendment first launched in the 1940s, when the House Un-American Activities Committee accused Hollywood actors, directors and writers of being communists or sympathizers.

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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · 6d

Ethical Research as an Outsider offers explanations and guidance about conducting scholarly or background research on communities or cultures not your own. Links to practical guides and open-access articles. Take a look!

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Ethical Research as an Outsider

Be a respectful when you cross boundaries of culture and geography

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Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock @warnock.senate.gov · 7d

I was sent this by a Georgian this morning. 2025 premiums vs 2026 premiums for someone making $65k a year.

Republicans in Washington did this.

This is what I'm fighting to stop. This is what’s at stake in this shutdown fight.

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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · 7d

I prefer to give my music-listening dollars to my wonderful public radio stations! KUVO.org for jazz, blues, latin, r & b and CPR.org for classical music and news. Local djs and our local stories.

Colorado Public Radio - Colorado News You Trust

Colorado Public Radio is home to CPR News, CPR Classical, Indie 102.3 and KRCC. We are a non-profit news and music organization.

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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · 7d

Navigating our insider/outsider status is essential - especially when we are operating online. See:
Insider, Outsider, or Somewhere In Between? tinyurl.com/ekaxrxs9
Ethical Research as an Outsider tinyurl.com/bdvz3p2w

Insider, Outsider, or Somewhere In Between?

Positionality in online qualitative studies

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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · 8d

In an environment where social researchers face challenging employment prospects, it is time to reimagine career options.
A new 5-week small-group online class starts October 20th.
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Our 'Reimagine Your Research Career' Course for social sciences researcher

Everything You’re Wondering (And Maybe Worried About)

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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · 20d

Nice hat

Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · 20d

Eleanor Pritchard and I share a commitment to supporting researchers. youtu.be/5XEY9JBOQ6E
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Reimagine Your Research Career: Why It’s Time to Look Beyond the Institution

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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · 21d

I'm visiting Durango next week. Any suggestions of must see or must eat places?

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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · 21d

Thank you. As a native from Maryland I'm happy that you are speaking out.

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Margaret R Roller @margaretrroller.bsky.social · 23d

Survey Practice 2026 Special Issue — Call for Papers — “Mixed Methods Research: Deepening Our Knowledge Through Integrated Designs” Guest editors: @margaretrroller.bsky.social and Doug Currivan — Submission deadline: November 14, 2025 www.surveypractice.org/post/3334-20...

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Journal of Creative Research Methods @crmethodsjnl.bsky.social · 27d

How do researchers study experiences that are "too shattering to put into words"? MAshNup method uses art-making, metaphor analysis, and narrative techniques to help participants explore difficult experiences in ethical, sensitive ways.

Read the article here: doi.org/10.1332/3050...

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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · 23d

Need to reimagine your social sciences career?
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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · 25d

It seems like every day we see news about the difficulty of communicating across differences. Researchers need to be self-aware to build on existing networks but avoid biasing their studies - a tricky balance. See newsletter including an interview, open-access articles.
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Insider, Outsider, or Somewhere In Between?

Positionality in online qualitative studies

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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · 27d

Qualitative research methods, and research careers...two new newsletters! Subscribe to access the archives.
- Insider, Outsider, or Somewhere In Between?
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- You don't need permission to begin again
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Insider, Outsider, or Somewhere In Between?

Positionality in online qualitative studies

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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · Sep 8

Social scientist in transition? Planning a (free) webinar for social science researchers in transition. Save the date: October 8 at 2 pm UTC/10 am EDT.

Our newsletter is focused on practical tips and encouragement. reimagineresearch.substack.com

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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · Sep 6

What a disgrace to the office and the country!

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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · Sep 5

Do you trust these people with your thinking and writing? I don't. Stick with critical thinking with human intelligence!

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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · Sep 5

Are you a social science researcher in transition (voluntarily or involuntarily), trying to figure out the next steps? Maybe this will help!

5 weeks with a small group of researchers

3 synchronous meet-ups

2 enthusiastic methodologists!

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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · Sep 3

Reimagine Your Social Sciences Research Career: An Online Mini-Course with Dr Eleanor Pritchard and me!

5 weeks with a small group of aspiring researchers
3 synchronous meetings
2 enthusiastic methodologists
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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · Aug 31

Some of us would like a messenger for love, amidst the hate we now have coming at us every day!

Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · Aug 31

"Mr. Trump’s agenda falls to his science adviser, Michael Kratsios. He has no degrees in science or engineering."
Reverse DEI but hire people with no "merit"? Important article about authoritarian takeover we're witnessing now.
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/31/s...

Historians See Autocratic Playbook in Trump’s Attacks on Science

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