Introducing Research/Craft, my interview series with historians + people from related disciplines that talks about issues of historical methodology + qualitative research that are rarely discussed, even less frequently taught. #academictwitter 1/

So much about research practice + historical methodology is taken for granted. We leave our students, whether undergrad or grad, to reinvent the wheel when they head to the archive. Research/Practice aims to fill that fundamental gap by showcasing + encouraging conversations 2/

Of course there's value in doing our work more efficiently + helping our students develop information management skills they can bring to other fields. (Often think of this line from a 2019 interview / journalist @Fahrenthold) 3/

Yet discussion of methodology can also open up deeper consideration of topics like genre + historiography. Working with our sources in new or more organized ways can lead us to new stories, richer ways of writing history 4/

In Research/Craft #1, I talk w/ @varsha_venkat_ + @LisetteVaron about organizing research materials, notetaking, + other topics. Definitely a useful conversation for scholars at all stages.
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More Research/Craft interviews to come this week. To be seen how frequently I do these going forward, especially given my plans for fall still up in air. But later in the summer I'll host a Zoom call (to be posted on YouTube) for research Q&A. Other interviews on deck 6/

I'm excited about this project but need your help. In addition to RTing + sharing Research/Craft, please consider adding my methods videos to your syllabi. They're already taught in grad + undergrad history + political science courses in US + Colombia https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLInjTK7TLuVc-7Lf7X3kwNKnxE57GjjQ6 7/

If you have research or course development funding, I'd also love to lead a workshop for your department's research seminar, design other instructional content, or give a consultation on your own research project. DM/email me for details 8/