Dear aoir folks: This is to inform you about our professional development workshop on "Web-based data collection methods: Surveys and experiments" to be held in October 2006 in Dubrovnik (Croatia): http://pdw2006.internet-research.info/ The aim of this three-day workshop is to provide the professional with the ability to evaluate Web-based data collection projects and learn how to implement them in a way that combines highest quality with economy. Among other topics, the workshop will cover methodology, techniques, tools, recruitment and sampling issues, dropouts, retention, ethics, multiple submissions and online panels. Two alternative dates comprising the same topics covered are offered: Date 1: October 5. - 7., 2006 (Thursday, 2 PM thru Saturday, 12.30 PM), or Date 2: October 12. - 14., 2006 (Thursday, 2 PM thru Saturday, 12.30 PM). The workshop will take place in beautiful UNESCO-awarded Dubrovnik at the Adriatic coast. The International Center of Croatian Universities (ICCU) will provide the venue in this ideal climate. The ICCU was founded by the University of Zagreb as a public academic institution for international scientific programs and postgraduate studies. It is situated in an old villa within the walking distance of the old town of Dubrovnik and is equipped with up to date technical devices, including wireless high-speed connection to the Internet. Dr. Michael Bosnjak (University of Mannheim, Germany) and PD Dr. Ulf-Dietrich Reips (University of Zurich, Switzerland) are the workshop organisers. For more information, please visit the Workshop website at http://pdw2006.internet-research.info/ Best wishes, --u -- ---------------------------------------------------- PD Dr. Ulf-Dietrich Reips Universität Zürich Psychologisches Institut Rämistr. 62 CH-8001 Zürich, Switzerland http://www.psychologie.unizh.ch/sowi/reips/reipspers.html i-Science: http://psych-iscience.unizh.ch/