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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Research ethics starts with the integrity of the researcher. See: * How can we exemplify ethical online research? tinyurl.com/a2wkvjef * Being a Credible Scholar Means Being Honest tinyurl.com/mr35nzex Subscribe on Substack for newsletters and chat.

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How can we exemplify ethical online research?

Start with a holistic, networked view.

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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

I've been preparing for this webinar, thinking about what the changing internet means for digital ethnographers who want to understand the richness and complexities of human stories. Tomorrow! Register here: tinyurl.com/5n7at4mx Find your time zone here: tinyurl.com/3cckkb4r

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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Researcher or journalist? How do you choose the tools you use to communicate human-human interviewees? Think strategically about your options. This post is part of an ongoing series - subscribe to When the Field is Online (and check out the open-access archives.) substack.com/home/post/p-...

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Evaluate communications technologies to use in qualitative research

Select digital tools to collect data from and with human participants

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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Designing qualitative research, that is, studies of the human experience, involves numerous decisions. In this newsletter I offer an overview of some of the options for choosing a methodology to frame the study with open-access resources where you can learn more. substack.com/home/post/p-...

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Choosing Methodologies in Qualitative Research

What philosophies and approaches will frame your online study?

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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

How do we understand the problems and questions we want to study? What about learning from those who know the problem first-hand? Who has seen or experienced it? tinyurl.com/ymmp4keb

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Ask those experiencing the research problem before designing a study

Learn from action researchers

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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Qualitative researchers are architects of their studies, creating blueprints to follow and share with collaborative partners, supervisors, and participants. Read and subscribe to When the Field is Online! tinyurl.com/4u22yytx

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Create a blueprint for your qualitative study

You are the architect for your research.

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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Getting started with a year-long focus on human-centered #qualitative research in a connected world. We’ll explore methods based on mutual respect and ethical practices. See overview of January’s newsletters, with links to open-access posts in case you missed anything. tinyurl.com/4ttfuzk6

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Human researchers studying the human experience in a connected world.

Talking through key points from January 2026 newsletters

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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

So many people in research and higher education are experiencing involuntary transitions. In the previous Reimagine Research newsletter I advocated joining professional organizations. In this newsletter: "Starting over means finding ways to fit in. When in doubt, be nice." tinyurl.com/56dk8zet

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Starting over means finding ways to fit in

When in doubt, be nice.

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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

It is amazing just how relevant King’s work is for our time! Find a link to a complete archive and a challenge: can you spend 15 minutes today and read or listen to a letter or speech you didn’t know about? And share what you read with a link? tinyurl.com/hax3s6mx

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Still dreaming in 2026

Read and learn from Dr. Martin Luther King's writings.

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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

A new issue of the When the Field is Online newsletter is now online. This year we're walking through a holistic, creative, human-centered #qualitative #research design process. Free newsletter tinyurl.com/yebfrz3t

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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

We walked through phases of the #qualitative research process in 2025, starting with the important questions: what should we study? Whose perspectives should be included? We built on those ideas by focusing on respectful human-centered research. All OA newsletters: tinyurl.com/4p7vv7je

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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Interested in #qualitative research design, with a holistic framework and a focus on human-centered research in a digital world? Join me for a read-and-discuss series on Substack. Click for details and book discount code. tinyurl.com/mpzajyt5

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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Scholarly Communication with Comics. Yet another way to be creative with your research project! Learn more and find open-access resources in this newsletter. tinyurl.com/5n8wu43v

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Comics Communicate Research

An Academic Writing Month Postscript

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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

I mapped out a 2026 plan! Each month’s topics are drawn from my book, Doing Qualitative Research Online, with updated materials I’m developing for a new guide I’ll publish on Pressbooks. I’ll also offer practical workshops each quarter. I hope you’ll join me! tinyurl.com/4a9xrt6a

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Read and Discuss "Doing Qualitative Research Online" in 2026

Learn and explore issues for social researchers in this connected age

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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

The #AcWriMo focus was on academic writing. But we share news about research in other ways too! How about interactive documentary videos? Storytelling and social fiction? Learn more, find examples in this new post on my Substack newsletter, When the Field is Online! tinyurl.com/yc4pbyyj

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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Managing the efforts involved with completing significant writing projects. Writing effective applications for academic positions. Writing informally on scholarly blogs. We’ll connect the dots in a webinar on December 2. Your time zone: tinyurl.com/47kwp6y8 Register now: tinyurl.com/uvmskvyt

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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Make Your Mark As a Scholar free webinar! How do you find your place as a scholar in a messy world and difficult hiring environment? Join Eleanor Pritchard and me for an #Acwrimo25 wrap-up. December 2, find your time zone here: tinyurl.com/47kwp6y8 Free,register now: tinyurl.com/uvmskvyt

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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Last year for #AcWriMo I focused on originality and ways to develop our own scholarly voice. These topics are still relevant, so I am repostingg the 4-newsletter series. They're open access so share with your colleagues and students! tinyurl.com/bderzyy5

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Originality and Academic Writing Month 2024

The AcWriMo 2024 focus was on originality. Discover your unique scholarly voice and make a contribution to your field of study.

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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

This #AcWriMo my (free) Substack newsletter series is focused on using informal writing to complement scholarly publications/presentations and build community. This post discusses scholar-to-scholar blogs (including videos, graphics, and other creative expressions.) tinyurl.com/5n8hpb8f

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Blogging to Reach a Scholarly Audience

Scholar-to-scholar blogs as virtual third space

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

"Pope Leo said Scripture emphasizes the question that will be posed at the end of the world: 'How did you receive the foreigner, did you receive him and welcome him, or not? I think there is a deep reflection that needs to be made about what is happening'..." chicago.suntimes.com/pope-leo-xiv...

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Pope Leo calls for ‘deep reflection’ about treatment of detained migrants in U.S.

“Many people who have lived for years and years and years, never causing problems, have been deeply affected by what is going on right now,” Chicago-born pope says.

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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Yes, it is #acwrimo25! I'm focusing on finding your place as a scholar. Learn about writing and sharing scholar-to-scholar, scholar-to-professional, and/or scholar-to-public. janetsalmons.substack.com/p/november-i...

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November is Academic Writing Month

AcWriMo is a time to rethink your publication strategy and find your place as a scholar.

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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

This Academic Writing Month #acwrimo, let’s think strategically about where we fit and how we disseminate our work. What have we learned from our research that could make a difference in the world? How can we move forward with our careers while making a positive impact? tinyurl.com/73kvv7m2

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November is Academic Writing Month

AcWriMo is a time to rethink your publication strategy and find your place as a scholar.

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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Diaries and letters offer rich source materials. Molly Beer read letters from Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton to learn about the life of Angelica Schuyler Church, one of the women behind the American Revolution. Listen to Beer discuss analog-digital research: tinyurl.com/pejbddx8

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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

More on Diaries and Narratives! Unsolicited diaries and letters - narratives created without prompts from a researcher - offer a window into others' lived experiences. See this open-access newsletter, part of a series: janetsalmons.substack.com/p/diaries-an...

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Diaries and Narratives

Unsolicited diaries offer a window into others' lived experiences

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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Bartz v. Anthropic Copyright Case The Claims Process for Textbook & Academic Authors is Unique. Review Guidance from the Textbook & Academic Authors Association Before Filing Claims. See detailed information here: tinyurl.com/mwr4usr4

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Anthropic Settlement

TAA Position Statements

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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Diary methods, that is, a research approach that involves sending/sharing questions for participants' responses over a defined period of time, are the focus for October. The new post: Diary Methods: Why and How? is online (tinyurl.com/msa9pha8). Subscribe: tinyurl.com/qualnews

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Diary Methods: Why and How?

How do solicited diaries fit with the research purpose?

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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Biographical methods allow us to study the lived - and living - experience of individuals in context. Part of a series about humans using qualitative methods to study humans. Free newsletter and open archives here: substack.com/home/post/p-...

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Narrated Lives

Using biographical methods in qualitative research

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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

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Narrated Lives

Using biographical methods in qualitative research

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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Biographical methods allow us to study the lived experience of individuals in context. Part of a series about humans using qualitative methods to study humans. Newsletter and archives are open-access; paid subscribers get more resources plus my deep appreciation. substack.com/home/post/p-...

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Narrated Lives

Using biographical methods in qualitative research

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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Narratives and Diaries in Online Research Continuing a series on human-human #qualitative research methods. Written or visual, analog or multimedia, we can learn from first-person accounts over a period of time. Free newsletter, open archives, join me! tinyurl.com/4vd2vzfm

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Narratives and Diaries in Online Research

Learning about the lived experience from first-hand accounts

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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

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

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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

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: tinyurl.com/qualnews

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Melissa Ingle @m1ngle.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

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

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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 · 02/10/2025

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! tinyurl.com/bdvz3p2w

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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 · 01/10/2025

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 · 01/10/2025

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

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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 · 30/09/2025

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. Learn more and join us! See this detailed post: tinyurl.com/3c45rzyj Register here: tinyurl.com/523fd275

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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 · 18/09/2025

Eleanor Pritchard and I share a commitment to supporting researchers. youtu.be/5XEY9JBOQ6E Join Reimagine Your Research Career: Webinar 10/7 at 2 pm UTC/10 am EDT Register: tinyurl.com/2dtd8d83 Mini-course, starting 10/21. Register: tinyurl.com/53m7pahv Newsletter: reimagineresearch.substack.com

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Reimagine Your Research Career: Why It’s Time to Look Beyond the Institution

YouTube video by Your Research Career

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Margaret R Roller @margaretrroller.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

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 · 12/09/2025

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 · 15/09/2025

Need to reimagine your social sciences career? Get started! Free webinar 10/7/25 2 pm UTC/10 am EDT Register: tinyurl.com/2dtd8d83 Plan and Progress in Community 5 week mini-course, starting 10/21/25 Register: tinyurl.com/53m7pahv Subscribe to our newsletter: reimagineresearch.substack.com

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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

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. tinyurl.com/mpz85nrn

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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 · 11/09/2025

Qualitative research methods, and research careers...two new newsletters! Subscribe to access the archives. - Insider, Outsider, or Somewhere In Between? Positionality in online #qualitative studies tinyurl.com/ekaxrxs9 - You don't need permission to begin again tinyurl.com/3ds9mx8v

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Insider, Outsider, or Somewhere In Between?

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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

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 · 05/09/2025

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! Register early to save your spot! tinyurl.com/yc39pr9j

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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

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 Register: tinyurl.com/bdhzz9b7 See: reimagineresearch.substack.com

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Janet Salmons, PhD @2write.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

"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...

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Historians See Autocratic Playbook in Trump’s Attacks on Science

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Denise Wheeler @denisedwheeler.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

The new ICE song by Jesse Welles nails it. ICE isn’t recruiting heroes, it’s recruiting the bitter, the rejected, the ones desperate for a badge to cover their failures. Losers with power become the most dangerous kind. (c/o Caroline Codsi)

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