This Perspectives Reflection synthesizes central findings from a three-year deliberative process involving hundreds of political scientists.
The Qualitative Transparency Deliberations (QTD)
* A series of public, online conversations at www.qualtd.net
* Focused on transparency norms in qualitative research
Key Insights & Concerns
* Promise: Enhanced openness and evaluability of empirical claims
* Practicalities: Implementation challenges across different methodologies
* Risks/Limitations: Potential unintended consequences for scholarly inquiry
* Nuances: Transparency's relevance varies by research context and evidence type
Practical Guidance Provided
* For scholars designing qualitative studies
* For editors, reviewers, and funders developing evaluation criteria
This synthesis offers actionable advice while honoring the diverse perspectives within political science.
| Deliberative Archive For: The Qualitative Transparency Deliberations: Insights and Implications was authored by Alan M. Jacobs and Tim Büthe. It was published by Cambridge in POP in 2021. |
