DSh 2016 03 11 Strategies in qualitative data-analysis from a Grounded Theory
perspective: from coding transcripts to writing output
“Making sense of qualitative data” is the title of a handbook by Goffey and Atkinson. But is
probably one of the most important tasks a researcher has while doing a qualitative study. At
the same time, it is one of the most difficult tasks because “meaning” is a precious stone that
is daunting difficult to mine for. In this seminar, we will use the Grounded Theory
methodology to show starting researchers how they can analyse their data in a systematic way.
The following topics are discussed in the seminar. (1) The transcript process: how do you
transcribe ? What is necessary for a good transcript ? (2) Coding: what is open coding ? How
do you choose your codes ? (3) Axial coding: what is axial coding ? How do concepts arise
from your data ? (4) Selective coding: how to build your theoretical framework ? How to use
graphical representations and storytelling effectively in your journal articles ? This seminar
uses no software (see the seminars on Nvivo) and works with paper and pencil. All
participants are invited to bring their own material (if already collected).
The language of instruction and communication in this seminar is English, unless all
participants understand Dutch. Participants have to register for this seminar with the doctoral
school. In order to facilitate discussions between participants, only 10 participants can take
part in this seminar.
Strategies in qualitative data-analysis from a grounded Theory perspective: from coding transcripts
to writing output : 11 March 2016
Location and organizing institution: Ghent University, FPPW, H. Dunantlaan 2, room 2E (2nd fl)
Lecturer: Dimitri Mortelmans, University of Antwerp
10 available places
Credits: 1
Registration link:
https://www.ugent.be/doctoralschools/en/doctoraltraining/courses/transferableskills/sbs/qualit
ative-research-seminars-2014-2015.htm