From Topic to Researchable Question: Why the Literature Comes Before the Focus

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From Topic to Researchable Question: Why the Literature Comes Before the Focus July 8, 2026 Say Yes to New Adventures Most researchers do not arrive at a research topic through a gap in the literature. They arrive through something they have experienced: a problem they encountered at work, a pattern...

New Leadership at RTM and the Grounded Theory Review

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New Leadership at RTM and the Grounded Theory Review July 1, 2026 At the Institute for Research and Theory Methodologies (RTM), we believe that strong scholarly communities are built through mentorship, service, and a shared commitment to rigorous research. Today, we are pleased to celebrate two imp...

“Am I Experienced Enough to Do Grounded Theory?” Understanding Theoretical Sensitivity

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“Am I Experienced Enough to Do Grounded Theory?” Understanding Theoretical Sensitivity Among researchers new to Glaserian classic grounded theory, one concern appears again and again: Is grounded theory too hard for a novice researcher like me? (You may have even been told that grounded theory is t...

“I Don’t Feel Like a Real Researcher Yet”: Confidence, Identity, and Qualitative Work

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“I Don’t Feel Like a Real Researcher Yet” Confidence, Identity, & Qualitative Work One of the most common, but least discussed, sticking points in qualitative research has little to do with methods, data, or analysis. It has to do with identity. Many novice qualitative researchers quietly carry the...

What Is Glaserian Classic Grounded Theory? Why It Often Feels Uncomfortable at First

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What Is Glaserian Classic Grounded Theory? Why It Often Feels Uncomfortable at First Thu Apr 23, 2026 Glaserian classic grounded theory is frequently misunderstood, especially by researchers encountering it for the first time. Say Yes to New Adventures It is often described using different labels: ,...