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Interdisciplinary research: Framing and reframing

Lookup NU author(s): Dr Elizabeth Oughton

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Abstract

Framing encompasses the processes of identifying and bounding the area of research and based on our own experiences as academics we have found significant differences in the ways that researchers establish and frame a disciplinary, compared to an interdisciplinary, research project. In this paper we have attempted to contribute to the development of the conceptual framework underpinning interdisciplinary research through analysis of interviews with a number of academics already working in an interdisciplinary manner. Successful projects are able to identify and support the processes that allow the communication and negotiation that is necessary, not just for the initial framing of a research funding proposal but to be able to maintain negotiation. Self awareness and continual reflexivity and a willingness to be questioned by others are essential to this process. © The Authors. Journal compilation © Royal Geographical Society (with The Institute of British Geographers) 2009.

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Author(s): Oughton E, Bracken L

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: Area

Year: 2009

Volume: 41

Issue: 4

Pages: 385-394

ISSN (print): 0004-0894

ISSN (electronic): 1475-4762

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-4762.2009.00903.x

DOI: 10.1111/j.1475-4762.2009.00903.x

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