[OSList] "Academic Validity?"

[Phelim McDermott]

Barry

There was a research report done by the NESTA organisation which included research of the impact of open space in the theatre and arts sector. Called "Fostering innovation, catalysing change 2010"
This was a report on NESTA fellows like myself's work. 
it looked at how our Devoted and Disgruntled events had influenced the culture of meetings and change.
I've asked them for a digital version of the report ill post it if they find one as I only have a good old fashioned printed version. Its like real old fashioned research you see.
Dont know whether this helps with the academic validity thing.

Best 
Phelim 

On 20 Apr 2012, at 16:54, Barry Owen wrote:

> Hi Folks,
> 
> I know this is not the first time this question has surfaced.
> 
> Who out there (in here) has some good stuff to share?
> 
> This "academic validity" question boggles my mind
> 
> The message initially came through the Open Space facebook page
> 
> J Arthur Vasconcelos
> Hi! I was questioned about the use of OS in research. I was planning on using OS for a section of my thesis but got criticized for "OS not having academic validity" and "has never been used in research" and "it is not a recognized research method like a focus group or delphi pannel". HELP! Any info about using OS in academia? Thank you! 
> vasconcelos at alum.mit.edu 
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