Summary Braun, V., & Clarke, V. (2006). Using thematic analysis in psychology. Qualitative Research in Psychology, 3, 77–101. https://doi.org/10.1191/1478088706qp063oa Braun and Clarke consider Thematic Analysis as a foundational method of qualitative analysis Thematic analysis is flexible and accessible Independent of theory Compatible with both essentialist and constructionist paradigms “Reports experiences, Read more…
Summary McNamara, C. (2009). General guidelines for conducting research interviews. Retrieved December 1, 2017, from http://managementhelp.org/businessresearch/interviews.htm McNamara suggests 8 steps for preparing for the interview Choosing an appropriate setting Explain interview purpose Clarify confidentiality terms Explain format Let the participant know how long it will take Give the participant your Read more…
Summary Plummer, P. (2017a). Focus group methodology. Part 1: Design considerations. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 24(7), 287–301. https://doi.org/10.12968/ijtr.2017.24.7.297 Focus on a specific topic and discussion is facilitated by a moderator. Focus groups allow for insights into the ideas, attitudes, understanding and perceptions, vocabulary, and thinking patterns of group Read more…
Summary Dodgson, M. (1993). Organizational learning: A review of some literatures. Organization Studies,14(3), 375–394. https://doi.org/10.1177/017084069301400303 Organizational Learning is essential to organizational development. While the benefits of organizational learning are positive, it sometimes involves negative outcomes, that can then be learned from. Organizational learning involves recognizing the role of individual learning, and valuing Read more…
Summary Bailey, K. D. (2005). Fifty years of systems science: Further reflections. Systems Research and Behavioral Science, 22(5), 355–361. http://doi.org/10.1002/sres.711 Outlines the 10 goals of systems theory (p. 356; first 5 are from Hammond, 2003) Develop theoretical understanding of systems that transcend the standard departments of knowledge Understand the similarity and Read more…
Summary Trickett, E. J., & Espino, S. L. (2004). Collaboration and social inquiry: Multiple meanings of a construct and it’s role in creating useful and valid knowledge. American Journal of Community Psychology, 34(1/2), 14–69. http://doi.org/10.1023/B:AJCP.0000040146.32749.7d Often, Lewin is credited with the birth of the perspective as he felt that traditional approaches were Read more…
Sometimes I wonder how I have gotten this far within academia. Grad school relies on your ability to research, read, and write papers. Writing and sourcing information seem to be feasible task for me. Reading and summarizing what I’ve read, and then synthesizing this information effectively and in a reasonable Read more…
