the integration of grey literature and primary research data in open source analysis: the jordan...
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The Integration of Grey Literature and The Integration of Grey Literature and Primary Research Data in Open Primary Research Data in Open
Source Analysis: Source Analysis: The Jordan Property RegimeThe Jordan Property Regime
June CroweJune Crowe ManagerManager
Open Source Research Division Open Source Research Division
Bonnie CarrollBonnie CarrollPresidentPresident
Information International Associates, Inc.Information International Associates, Inc.Oak Ridge, TennesseeOak Ridge, Tennessee
December 14, 2009December 14, 2009
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Jordan Project BackgroundJordan Project Background
The Bowman Expeditions Research Period and Participants Research Focus
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Using Background Secondary Literature To Inform Using Background Secondary Literature To Inform Primary Research QuestionsPrimary Research Questions
Commercial Open Source Journal Articles Newspaper Articles
Grey Literature Research Conference Papers Private Company Reports Theses Brochures Maps Government Publications Billboards
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Grey Literature Informed the Primary Research and Grey Literature Informed the Primary Research and Influenced the AnalysisInfluenced the Analysis
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Primary Research Results
Background Data Gathering and Analysis Research
Frame Primary Research Approach
AnalysisNew Insights New GreyLiterature
Secondary ResearchGrey LiteratureGrey Literature
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Highlights of Secondary Research MethodsHighlights of Secondary Research Methods
Open Source Research Tracking official announcements in local newspapers to
understand key trends Finding relevant journal articles on women’s rights in the
Middle East Obtaining Department of Lands and Survey (DLS)
brochures and key presentations Locating high value books about Jordan’s society, land, and
culture Researching local academic library collections for relevant
materials
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Highlights of Secondary Research MethodsHighlights of Secondary Research Methods
Primary observations identified complex issues Women’s highly unequal ownership of land
Women’s stake in kin solidarity and support Kin pressureLand entitlements
Islamic laws of succession Based on the idea of obligatory heirs Fixed and fair order of shares of inheritance - women
generally inherit only half of a male portion. Trends in newspaper announcements relating to land are
indicators of land ownership issues
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Primary Research Methods Primary Research Methods Surveys
– Pilot – University Student Opinions– Comprehensive Survey– Women’s Focus Group Survey
Focus Groups– Women– Surveyors– Realtors– Attorneys
Interviews with Experts
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Pilot Survey LocationsPilot Survey Locations
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University Student Survey LocationsUniversity Student Survey Locations
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Comprehensive Survey LocationsComprehensive Survey Locations
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Survey Questions and ResponsesSurvey Questions and Responses
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Pilot
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Survey questions:Q1. Jordanian law permits women equal opportunity to own land.Q2. Jordanian society permits women equal opportunity to own land.Q3. Jordanian women use their rights to own and register land.Q4. Jordanian women practice religious rights to inherit land.Q5. Jordanian women tend to forsake their rights to own land.Q6. Fathers, in their wills, ensure their daughters inheritance to own land.
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ConclusionsConclusions
Grey Literature was essential to understand the complex variables at work in Jordanian society –The Triangle: God, the King, and the State.
Jordanians will not criticize the Triangle publicly
Secondary grey sources from primary research provided key insights into the Triangle.
Cultural, religious, and societal influence into women’s decisions
Theoretically women have the same rights as men under Jordanian law; however, in reality, social customs and practice often dictate otherwise.
Principles vs Practice
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