How Star Trek helps me when I “... boldly go where no one has gone before"
Star Trek can remind me of the small ways in which dominant cultural norms prevail in human encounters and relationships: the level at...
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Cathy G
Apr 198 min read
Doing Focus Groups online
I've been asked for advice on doing focus groups online, and how to minimise some of the disadvantages
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Cathy G
Mar 158 min read
Delphi interviews: Are structured interviews a fading fashion or still a relevant method in qualitative research?
What can the Delphi method offer today's researchers, especially mixed methods?
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Cathy G
Jan 24 min read
“Oh but it’s urgent!” Dealing with the demands of others constructively
As a lone researcher with straight-forward linear tasks, diaries, lists and calendar tools may not appeal to you. But as you work in...
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Cathy G
Jan 26 min read
Uncovering Meaningful Insights: The Importance of In-Depth Interviews in Qualitative Research
In-depth interview, that's just a chat', you might say. Well, no, it's not, and here's why, and when to use it.
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Cathy Gibbons and Daniel Turner
Jul 15, 20237 min read
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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Cathy G
Jun 12, 20239 min read
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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Cathy G
May 8, 20237 min read
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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Cathy G
Apr 16, 20238 min read
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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Cathy G
Apr 2, 20234 min read
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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Cathy G
Feb 13, 20237 min read
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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Cathy G
Jan 16, 202310 min read
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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Cathy G
Dec 12, 20226 min read
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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Cathy G
Nov 21, 20226 min read
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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Cathy G
Feb 19, 20216 min read
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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Cathy G
Mar 29, 20202 min read
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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Cathy G
Mar 26, 20206 min read
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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@Arc52Cathy
Nov 3, 20171 min read
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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@Arc52Cathy
Oct 13, 20175 min read
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, 20171 min read
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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