NSF and Qualitative Research

I wondered if the NSF would be supportive of qualitative research, especially since I have dreams of submitting a grant proposal this summer....if I'm lucky.  Turns out that there was a workshop in 2004 in which this very topic was addressed - and the proceedings are available online here.  Very good to find out!

Google Wave

Christina Outlay sent me an invite to Google Wave, which I intend to learn more about over the next few weeks. So far, it looks like it will be a great tool for managing collaboration on ideas and research projects but time will tell.

Here are a couple of links which give (in this case, both negative) opinions about Google Wave.
Why Google Wave Sucks, and Why You Will Use It Anyway - Martin Seibert. Good points (and not too critical.
Google Wave Crashes on Beach Of Overhype - Scobleizer

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I intend to keep this blog to store ideas and notes on my current and potential research. As a start, I have repurposed 37 old postings from blogs during my dissertation phase and immediately after that. I don't intend to keep this blog weekly current, but as a sporadic storehouse of thoughts.