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Cathy Gibbons and Daniel Turner

Jul 15
7 min

Examples of qualitative data

Qualitative data can be in many formats, so it's useful to see some examples of what qualitative data can look like, and to use for practice

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How can I get them to talk? Talking naturally in qualitative research interviews

Cathy G

Jun 12
9 min

How can I get them to talk? Talking naturally in qualitative research interviews

Being in an interview setting can be strange for all parties. What's getting in the way of talking ? How do I ask better questions?

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Conversation analysis. What is it and when should I use it?

Cathy G

May 8
7 min

Conversation analysis. What is it and when should I use it?

Conversation analysis. What is it? Conversation Analysis is used to understand the meanings of real language and how people really speak.

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Handling interviews in other people’s homes

Cathy G

Apr 16
8 min

Handling interviews in other people’s homes

Advice on why to interview in people's, what is expected of you and what are the professional boundaries for the research interviewer

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What do I need to do and know before a qualitative research interview?

Cathy G

Apr 2
4 min

What do I need to do and know before a qualitative research interview?

Gathering Qualitative interview data Image attribution: Dave Fayram. Toby: interviewed. "I am smiling." 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0) When...

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Practical advice for your safety in the field

Cathy G

Feb 13
7 min

Practical advice for your safety in the field

So, you’ve arranged some interviews; you’ve had some professional email exchanges and perhaps a pleasant introductory call. Now you’re in...

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What will your future-self thank you for?

Cathy G

Jan 16
10 min

What will your future-self thank you for?

Image attribution. Cathy Gibbons. Quirkos.com I've been reading a friend's motivational posts and she asks the question, “What will your...

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Lone researchers - balancing safety against the reproduction of vulnerability

Cathy G

Dec 12, 2022
6 min

Lone researchers - balancing safety against the reproduction of vulnerability

As a researcher and someone who advises researchers I have an ethical responsibility to warn you about the threats to your safety. But I...

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What can wild swimming teach us about qualitative research?

Cathy G

Nov 21, 2022
6 min

What can wild swimming teach us about qualitative research?

Open Water Swimming can be scary, uncovering all sorts of emotions, exposing you to a totally different view of the world, and making you...

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How to ask your supervisor or PI for a reference

Cathy G

Feb 19, 2021
6 min

How to ask your supervisor or PI for a reference

It is clear from recent conversations that there is some apprehension around referees and references, especially for those who are...

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Do I have to continue researching during the Corona virus lockdown?

Cathy G

Mar 29, 2020
2 min

Do I have to continue researching during the Corona virus lockdown?

If you have become ill for any reason (sorry to hear that), you should follow your funding body’s Terms and Conditions. UKRI is accepting “

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Covid-19 - Need to change your plans for research interviews

Cathy G

Mar 26, 2020
6 min

Covid-19 - Need to change your plans for research interviews

As a research student it is probably clear by now that you are expected to keep working if possible, from home. Universities and HEIs in...

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Planning tips 10. Be aware of how you are planning and organising

@Arc52Cathy

Nov 3, 2017
1 min

Planning tips 10. Be aware of how you are planning and organising

So what things are working for you? Not working for you? Clearly I am an advocate for planning tools, using them and reviewing and...

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PhD Crisis 2 – Prevention is better than cure.

@Arc52Cathy

Oct 13, 2017
5 min

PhD Crisis 2 – Prevention is better than cure.

Are you just starting a doctorate, or a long-term project? Three or four years is a long time in anyone’s life, and a PhD is a difficult...

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@Arc52Cathy

Oct 2, 2017
1 min

Planning tips 9. Review your planning

It’s the start of term in the UK and whilst there is a buzz of excitement around campus, there is also a sharp edge to that excitement;...

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@Arc52Cathy

Sep 1, 2017
3 min

Planning tips 8. Clear your inbox

I discovered the value of clearing my inbox a few years ago after a bereavement. I returned to work and sat at my desk feeling totally...

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@Arc52Cathy

Aug 1, 2017
1 min

Planning tips 7. Make mind maps

Continuing this series about planning, I’m trying decide if I need to explain what mind-maps are, or just need to convince you about...

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Planning tips 6. Make lists! (or What do Oscar Wilde and General Franco have in common?)

@Arc52Cathy

Jul 3, 2017
2 min

Planning tips 6. Make lists! (or What do Oscar Wilde and General Franco have in common?)

Lists are a great short term management tool. They seem to belong to the old advice, never put off until tomorrow what can be done today....

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Planning tips 5. Use the phone, not email. Log your calls

@Arc52Cathy

Jun 1, 2017
1 min

Planning tips 5. Use the phone, not email. Log your calls

As I said back in January, this one is simple. The more complicated the matter the easier it will be to deal with by talking rather than...

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Do you wish you were better at remembering people’s names?

@Arc52Cathy

May 12, 2017
5 min

Do you wish you were better at remembering people’s names?

Our names are important. They represent who we are. I’m told that I am good at remembering names. And I am. But I wasn’t always. Too...

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