Research is the newest area in which I work, but in some ways I have been doing research for a long time. As a writer and a metadata consultant I have become skilled at asking hard questions, gathering and organizing data, and synthesizing it into accessible and useful forms. I am naturally curious and love to learn new things.
I use qualitative research methods to help organizations identify barriers, gather feedback, and make better decisions about how to allocate their resources. Whether it’s understanding particular challenges and conditions, or providing a broad overview of a field or discipline, I employ structured interviews, focus groups, surveys, and textual research as the basis for succinct and informative reports, toolkits, guidelines, and other documents.
I recognize that all research is extractive and strive to work ethically and respectfully with all participants. I believe that good research involves fully informed consent from respondents and reciprocity. With this in mind, I build proper compensation for respondents into all of my research budgets, and attempt to form relationships that are mutually beneficial for respondents, clients, and myself.
Sharon’s work is intentional, comprehensive, and inclusive. She is a thoughtful and dedicated expert who listens carefully, sets realistic and actionable goals, and helps her clients think about sustainable and ethical practices. I cannot recommend her highly enough for consultation and research services.