Committee for Orientation and Development (COD)

The development of digital research tools presents challenges that require more than good faith to resolve. On the one hand, research software specialists generally lack detailed knowledge regarding the theories and paradigms underlying qualitative research methods. On the other, qualitative research teams aren’t able to translate their specific needs into technical systems that respect best practices in software development.

In the interest of bringing these two worlds together, LibreQDA wishes to institutionalize grounded mechanisms to can guide its growth. A Committee for Orientation and Development (COD) is currently being formed with the many different stakeholders needed to advance the project.

Like the scientific committees within various organizations (granting agencies, public bodies, NPOs, etc.), the SDC will take the community’s pulse and make recommendations to guide the software’s broad orientations and outreach.