“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 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: , , or simply . W...
Why Qualitative Research Feels Messy (and Why That’s Not a Problem) In a previous post, we focused on getting stuck as a normal and necessary part of doing serious research, regardless of discipline or method. Here, we move from mindset to methodology. Qualitative research does not merely feel mess...
Why Researchers Get Stuck: Normalizing Uncertainty in Qualitative and Grounded Theory Research Most research training focuses on products: proposals, methods sections, findings, and publications. What it rarely addresses is the lived experience of research. Between the first steps in the research p...
Methodology vs. Methods: A Foundational Distinction Every Researcher Should Understand In research conversations, course syllabi, and published articles, the terms methodology and methods are often used interchangeably. For novice researchers in particular, this can be confusing and understandably ...