Open research questions in Oral History, Memory, Narrative Analysis
356 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 3,554 Oral History, Memory, Narrative Analysis papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.
What the literature leaves open
The need for a comprehensive approach to the interwar period without eurocentrism. The lack of a collection of essays that approach the interwar period as an era of disrupted globalization.
Further study of the interwar period as an era of disrupted globalization. Application of the book's approach to other historical periods.
The importance of early literacy skills - The need for parents and caregivers to role model early literacy
Further research could explore the medal's impact on children's literature in more depth. The history of other children's literature awards could be examined. The diversity of winners and the selection process could be studied in more detail.
The paper does not identify a specific research gap, but rather provides a historical overview of the Newbery Medal. The medal's history and impact on children's literature are not well-documented in existing research.
Further research could explore how birth locations influence book settings. The study of demographics of authors could be expanded to other literary awards.
The paper identifies a potential gap in research on how birth locations influence the settings of Newbery Medal books.
Further research could explore the impact of the Geisel Award on the literary world and the reading habits of beginning readers. Further research could investigate the characteristics of quality books for beginning readers.
Further research could be done on the significance of the Baldwin Library - The library could be used to study historical children's literature - The Bechtel Fellowship could be used to support further research
Future research could explore the effectiveness of interdisciplinary teaching approaches in different contexts. It could investigate the impact of such approaches on student learning outcomes.
The gap is the lack of connection between different courses of study. The gap is the need for interdisciplinary teaching approaches that engage students and faculty in meaningful discussions.
The lack of reliable primary sources on Iran's former regime is a significant gap in the field of history. The paper identifies the need for a new approach to collecting and preserving historical data on Iran's former regime.
Further research could explore the effects of labor unions on specific industries. Research could investigate the impact of labor unions on economic growth in different countries.
The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the effects of labor unions on the economy. The author argues that labor unions are often seen as beneficial, but can actually lead to higher labor costs and reduced economic growth.
The relationship between researcher and informant can be lost if one is forced to use other people as interviewers - The project was limited by the availability of time and resources - The interviews were often tiring and detailed questions were sometimes met with impatience
There is a need to assess the value of oral history projects - The methodological problems and issues associated with oral history collection are not well understood
The paper identifies a gap in the support for arts education, particularly in terms of technology, - It notes that arts educators may not be able to keep up with new technology.
The paper identifies a gap in the current approach to unemployment, highlighting the need for a more nuanced understanding of the economy. The author argues that the current approach to wage-fixing is flawed and that a more flexible approach is necessary.
‘1929 and All That…’ The Shann Memorial Lecture, 1984 Delivered at the University of Western Australia on 27 August 1984 · 1984 · DOIThe US education system expects too little from its students. The education system needs more rigorous standards and better teacher preparation.
The incorporation of microcomputers into health education will require careful evaluation and consideration of the unique capabilities of this technology.
The field of health education is in need of a vehicle for communication among professionals regarding microcomputers and their relationship to health education.
Further study on the effectiveness of Reality Therapy in various settings. Exploration of ways to make the approach more accessible and easier to implement.
There is a difference in the number and quality of biographies between the E.S.S. and LE.S.S. encyclopedias.
The Architect-in-Schools program has limited resources, both funds and persons. The program has been able to reach only a relatively small number of children each year.
The conventional division of labour between 'generalising' sociologists and 'particularising' historians is identified as a gap, - The need for a historically-grounded body of social theory is highlighted
Most-cited papers in Oral History, Memory, Narrative Analysis
- Gendered Citation Practices inAmerican Antiquityand Other Archaeology Journals · American Antiquity · 2002 · 62 citations
- Time for Timelines: The Take-Home Timeline as a Tool for Exploring Complex Life Histories · International Journal of Qualitative Methods · 2020 · 21 citations
- Selection Bias and Social Science History · Social Science History · 2020 · 16 citations
- The Revival of Quantification: Reflections on Old New Histories · Social Science History · 2021 · 13 citations
- The Omega Affair: Discontinuing the University of Michigan Department of Geography (1975–1982) · Annals of the American Association of Geographers · 2020 · 12 citations
- In Focus: Film History, or a Baedeker Guide to the Historical Turn · Cinema Journal · 2004 · 12 citations
- Internet or Archive? Expertise in Searching for Digital Sources on a Contentious Historical Question · Cognition and Instruction · 2021 · 11 citations
- Forward to the Past · The Journal of Applied Behavioral Science · 2021 · 10 citations
- The Journal of Public Policy & Marketing at 40: Celebrating History and Impact · Journal of Public Policy & Marketing · 2021 · 9 citations
- TOWARD THE RECOGNITION OF ARTIFICIAL HISTORY MAKERS · History and Theory · 2022 · 7 citations
Most recent work
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- Obituary: Felicia Jane Cox (1965–2026) · British Journal of Pain · 2026
- Note on The European Journals of William Maclure · Communal Societies · 2026
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- The Uses of the American Communal Past: Keynote Address for the Tenth Annual Historic Communal Societies Conference, New Harmony, Indiana, October 13, 1983 · Communal Societies · 2026
- Adorno-Vorlesungen18. bis 20. November 2026 Melinda Cooper, Australian National University, Canberra Anachronism in our Times · WestEnd · 2026
- A History of My Short Stories · Theory in Action · 2026
- AnthroNow Digital Archive (2015): Rasanblaj Continua Interview · Anthropology Now · 2026
- IJIDI at 10: Building a Legacy of Change, Growth, and Excellence · The International Journal of Information Diversity & Inclusion (IJIDI) · 2026
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