When research doesn’t go to plan
If I asked you whether your research has gone exactly as you planned, I’m…
When research momentum stalls
I ran a free webinar a few weeks ago on reclaiming your research momentum, and…
A beginner’s guide to thematic analysis
Thematic analysis (TA) is a commonly used data analysis approach in various…
How effective is your to-do list?
Keeping a to-do list becomes a neccessity when juggling research along with…
Five tips for a successful NVivo project
If you’re familiar with the basics of NVivo, the collection of tips below is…
Finding focus – Mental distractions
In my last blog post I covered some strategies for dealing with physical or…
Finding focus – Dealing with distractions
You might think that you’re reasonably focused when you work, but how often do…
What's your highlight?
The thesis process is often referred to as an “emotional rollercoaster” – when…
NVivo coding in a pandemic
For many researchers the effects of the pandemic continue, with various cities…
Why use NVivo for qualitative research?
One of the questions I’m often asked is “Do I really need to use NVivo for my…









