Reading Module 4 - “For The Lack Of A Boilerplate: Tips On Writing Up (and Reviewing) Qualitative Research

Question 1

Don’ts in qualitative research

Answer 1

• Lack of balance between theory and data
• Making qualitative research appear quantitative
• Telling about data but not showing it
• Showing too much data and not interpreting it
• Using deductive “shorthand”: don’t use deductive frames in inductive analyses
• Qunatifiying qualitative data
• Inappropriately mixing inductive and deductive strategies

Question 2

Finding better paths for qualitative research

Answer 2

• Make sure your methods section includes the basics
• Show data - in a smart fashion
• Think about using organizing figures
• Think about telling a story
• Consider “modeling” someone whose style you like