The Qualitative Research Process – Part One

Maze made of hedges leading to a small hut

As a new post-grad student, you will have lots of questions about how this whole research thing is going to work. Yet, while individual details differ, there are themes and processes common to much of qualitative research. Some relate to the methodology, the role of theory, developing a research question, data analysis and the integration … Read more

What is Qualitative Research – Theory

Road going in two directions

Introduction Why do I need theory? What is the point of having a theory? More immediately, where do I get one from? These questions are the ones many researchers new to the qualitative space struggle with the most. Fundamentally, why are qualitative researchers asked to ‘choose a theory?’ Let’s explore these questions in order. Why … Read more